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Los Angeles Kings Look to End Road Losing Streak Against Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena

The Los Angeles Kings aim to break their three-game road losing streak as they face the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday night. The Kings, with a record of 26-15-6, are coming off a 5-2 loss to Detroit, while the Panthers, at 29-19-3, suffered a 4-1 defeat to Vegas in their previous game. Los Angeles has a strong historical record against Florida, winning 7 out of their last 10 meetings. The Panthers are favored to win with a -155 betting line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team emerges victorious in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings +133 | Panthers -155
• Spread: Kings +1.5 (-199) | Panthers -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 61%.

Los Angeles vs Florida Stats

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings suffered losses to Columbus and Detroit after their previous win over Florida. They will look to break their losing streak and secure a series win in their upcoming game on Wednesday. Los Angeles averages 2.87 goals per game and scored two goals on 25 shots in their last game. Adrian Kempe leads the team with 44 points, followed by Anze Kopitar with 43 points and Kevin Fiala with 29 points. The Kings have a strong defensive record, allowing 2.51 goals per game, which is fourth in the league. However, they gave up five goals in their last game and will need an improved defensive performance for the upcoming match. Goalie Darcy Kuemper saved 23 of 27 shots and holds a record of 14-5-6 with a 2.17 GAA and a .919 save percentage. In power rankings, Los Angeles ranks 20th in offense, fourth in defense, and has a season record of 26-15-6.

Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers are looking to rebound from a recent loss to Vegas and secure their second win in three games when they play on Wednesday. They have been scoring an average of 3.20 goals per game, with Sam Reinhart leading the team in points. Defensively, they have been giving up an average of 2.98 goals per game, which will need to improve in order to secure a win. Goalie Spencer Knight has a record of 9-8-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage. The Panthers have a power ranking of 3 and are ranked #9 for offense and #16 for defense. In their last three matchups against Los Angeles, Florida has a record of 1-2-0.

Florida Panthers on the Rise, Los Angeles Kings Struggling: A Tale of Two Teams

The Florida Panthers have been on a positive streak, winning three of their last five games, while the Los Angeles Kings have been struggling, losing four of their last five games. Florida has demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, scoring nine goals in their recent three games, and has excelled on special teams by converting over 24 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, Los Angeles is ranked eighth in penalty kills but has been struggling defensively, conceding 12 goals in their last three road games, indicating they may have difficulty containing the Panthers' offense.

Conversely, the Kings have had offensive challenges, scoring only six goals in their recent three road games, and have struggled on special teams, converting just 15 percent of their power play opportunities. Additionally, the Panthers have shown strength in penalty kills, ranking 17th in the league, and have performed well defensively, only allowing eight goals in their last three games. For these reasons, it is recommended to consider the Florida money line in this matchup.

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