The Kings are heavy underdogs on the moneyline versus the Panthers on Wednesday night, but they’ve also had success against Florida in previous meetings. Is L.A. worth a flier as a road underdog in tonight’s Kings vs. Panthers matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Los Angeles Kings (+125) at Florida Panthers (-150); o/u 5.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV: ESPN+
Kings vs. Panthers Public Betting: Bettors Backing Florida
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 66% of bets are on the Panthers moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Knight stops 22 of 25 shots in loss to Vegas
Spencer Knight stopped 22 of 25 shots in Sunday’s 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter. Many Knights proved stronger than one in this contest, as the 23-year-old goalie was unable to contained Vegas’ bottom six over the first two periods. Knight has now lost consecutive starts, though it’s somewhat notable that the Panthers’ goalie usage in a pair of back-to-back sets resulted in him facing the tougher opponent (Los Angeles and Vegas) compared to Sergei Bobrovsky (Anaheim and San Jose).
In his consecutive losses, Knight has allowed a modest five goals on 53 shots, so the poor results shouldn’t hurt his playing time even with Bobrovsky winning both of his starts during the trip. For the season, Knight is 9-8-1 with a 2.47 GAA and a .905 save percentage over 20 appearances. The Panthers return home to face the Kings on Wednesday.
Fiala scores a goal on three shots in loss
Kevin Fiala scored a goal on three shots and added three hits in Monday’s 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. Fiala kept up his recent surge, which has seen him produce two goals and five assists, as well as 25 shots on net, over his last six contests. The 28-year-old winger is up to 16 goals, 13 helpers, 136 shots, 30 PIM and a minus-10 rating over 46 appearances. He continues to play in a middle-six role and offers strong potential for fantasy managers who can tolerate his streaky production.
Kings vs. Panthers Betting Prediction
Take Los Angeles. The Kings just defeated this same Panthers team 2-1 on January 22 in L.A. as a home favorite. A win over Florida is nothing new for the Kings, who have now won seven out of the previous eight meetings with the Panthers. Over that span, the Kings defeated the Panthers twice in Sunrise and have five victories over Florida in which they were a moneyline dog.
Kings vs. Panthers Prediction: LOS ANGELES KINGS +125