In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 6th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 0-1-1 this season after they lost to the Sharks in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Los Angeles erased a 4-2 deficit in the third period, but they allowed a goal in overtime for the loss. The Kings out shot SJ by a total of 35-25, won 53.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. LA was led by Adrian Kempe, who had one goal and one assist, while Anton Forsberg stopped 20 out of 25 shots, which was an .800 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Avalanche by a score of 8-4 in their season opener. The Kings have scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 6.50 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 28.6% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led the Kings with two goals and one assist, while Darcy Kuemper is 0-1-0 with an 8.08 goals against average and a .724 save percentage this season.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 1-0-2 this year after they lost to the Ducks in overtime by a score of 3-2 on Sunday night. Florida erased a 2-1 deficit with 1:50 left in the game, but they allowed a power play goal in overtime for the loss. The Panthers out shot Anaheim by a total of 31-20, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Florida was led by Brad Marchand, who had one goal and three shots, while Jacob Markstrom stopped 17 out of 20 shots, which was an .850 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Sharks by a score of 4-3, but did defeat the Hurricanes by a score of 1-0 before that. The Panthers have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 5.9% on the power play and 71.4% on the penalty kill this season. Lars Eller has led the team with two assists, while Jacob Markstrom is 1-0-1 with a 1.40 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this year.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Panthers have lost each of their last eight games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Panthers’ last six games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last seven games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Panthers have lost the third period in each of their last five games as favorites when tied after the second period.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Panthers have won each of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last five games as home underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last six games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 10 Tuesday night games between teams from different conferences have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Panthers’ last 16 games after coming off overtime.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Fiala has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Kings as home underdogs.
- Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mats Zuccarello has scored 16 career goals against the Panthers – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Brad Marchand has scored at least one goal in each of his last eight road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Panthers as favorites against the Kings.
- Eetu Luostarinen ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (6.50).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (28.57%).
- The Florida Panthers rank T29th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.33).
- The Florida Panthers rank 5th in the league in penalty minutes this season (43).
Kings vs Panthers Prediction
Florida comes into this matchup after losing two of the first three games, but all three of those games did go to overtime. The Panthers are 1-0-2 on the road this year, while the Kings are 0-0-0 at home. Los Angeles has dropped both of their games so far and they have allowed 13 goals in the process. The Kings have scored four goals in each game, but the defense needs to improve quickly. I don’t love that Florida is on a long road trip to start the season + they keep going to overtime, so give me the Kings at home here.