The Los Angeles Kings (14-9-9) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Florida Panthers (17-13-2) on the road on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will win Wednesday’s game.
Over the last 10 games, the Kings have put up a record of 4-3-3. They have totaled 24 goals, while their opponents have scored 20. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (14.3% of opportunities).
Panthers vs. Kings Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Panthers 3, Kings 2.
Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-138)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
The Panthers have a 17-13-2 record overall, with a 2-2-4 record in games that have required overtime.
Florida is 7-0-1 (15 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
Florida has finished 1-3-1 in the five games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
The Panthers are 15-4-0 in the 19 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 30 points).
In the 10 games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 6-4-0 record (12 points).
In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 9-8-2 (20 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-5-0 to record 16 points.
Kings Splits and Trends
The Kings (14-9-9 overall) have posted a record of 5-9-14 in contests that have required OT this season.
In the 15 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
Across the nine games this season the Kings finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
Los Angeles has seven points (3-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Kings have scored three or more goals 16 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (10-0-6).
This season, Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal in 14 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-4-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 8-7-5 (21 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.
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