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Kings vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/17/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Los Angeles Kings vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Florida Panthers will face the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Kings vs. Panthers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Kings and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 57% chance of defeating the Kings.
According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Kings vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-205) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -142 |
| Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Kings +1.5 | -205 |
| Moneyline | Kings | +124 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Kings vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 38.9% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is a 7.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 28.3% |
| Kevin Fiala | 27.8% |
| Alex Laferriere | 22.7% |
| Quinton Byfield | 20.5% |
| Anze Kopitar | 19.3% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 38.9% |
| Brad Marchand | 34.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 27.8% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 26.1% |
| Anton Lundell | 20.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 5.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 5.6% |
| Alex Laferriere | 4.3% |
| Quinton Byfield | 3.7% |
| Joel Armia | 3.6% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 7.9% |
| Brad Marchand | 7.2% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.0% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 4.9% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 3.7% |
Kings vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Panthers and Kings at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Kings on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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