Florida Panthers and LA Kings: A Clash of Recent Forms

The Florida Panthers and the LA Kings are set to face off in a thrilling NHL matchup. This game is scheduled for Thursday night at the Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, with the puck drop at 10 p. m. ET. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ or Hulu. The Panthers have had a mixed season so far, with a record of 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 tie. They recently suffered a heavy defeat against the Anaheim Ducks, losing 7-3. Despite the loss, Evan Rodrigues managed to score a goal and an assist, making him the only Panther with multiple points in that game. The team's recent form shows they've won 2 out of their last 5 games but have struggled on the road, winning only 1 out of their last 6 away games. On the other hand, the LA Kings are riding a wave of success. They recently shut out the Winnipeg Jets 3-0, with Darcy Kuemper making all 23 saves. Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and Drew Doughty scored the goals for the Kings. The team has won 3 out of their last 5 games and has a solid record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 3 ties in their last 9 games. The Kings have also seen the Under (fewer goals) cash in 2 out of their last 3 games. Looking at the odds, the Panthers are slight favorites with a moneyline of -105, while the Kings are at -115. The puck line has the Panthers at -1. 5 with odds of +225, and the Kings at +1. 5 with odds of -285. The over/under is set at 5. 5 goals, with the Under at -115 and the Over at -105. The projected goalies for this matchup are Sergei Bobrovsky for the Panthers and Darcy Kuemper for the Kings. Bobrovsky had a rough game against the Ducks, allowing 7 goals on 32 shots. However, he had been solid in his previous games, allowing 3 or fewer goals in 8 out of his first 9 games. Kuemper, on the other hand, has been in great form, allowing 3 or fewer goals in 4 straight starts and 8 out of his last 9 games. Predictions for this game lean towards the Kings winning 3-2. The moneyline for the Kings is a good bet, considering Bobrovsky's recent shaky performance. However, the puck line for the Kings is not recommended due to the high odds. For the over/under, the Under 5. 5 is the lean, but it's advised to bet lightly.