Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/17/25

The Los Angeles Kings are heading to Florida to face the Panthers in their second and final matchup of the season. In their first encounter, a total of seven goals were scored, with the Panthers winning 5-2. The Kings are known for their strong defensive play, especially on the road. However, they are currently dealing with several key injuries, most notably to goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who has been placed on injured reserve after a collision with Mikko Rantanen. Kuemper was having a fantastic season, so this is a significant setback for the team.

The Panthers have won four of their last five games and have been scoring goals with ease. In those victories, they have tallied at least four goals each time. With Anton Forsberg expected to start for Los Angeles, they should maintain this scoring trend. While we may not witness a high-scoring affair, we can anticipate enough scoring chances for both teams for the Over to be a good bet.

Kings vs Panthers: Over 5.5 (-120) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number or better.