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The Los Angeles Kings (6-4-4) host the Florida Panthers (6-6-1) at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 in their last game, while the Panthers are coming off a 7-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
The Panthers have a 3-6-1 record over their last 10 games. They have totaled 22 goals while conceding 31 in that period. On the power play, 38 opportunities have resulted in five goals (13.2% conversion rate).
Kings vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kings 4, Panthers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-115)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 6-4-4 record overall, with a 3-4-7 record in games that have required overtime.
- Los Angeles has seven points (3-1-1) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Kings recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
- Los Angeles finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals nine times, and are 5-0-4 in those games (to record 14 points).
- In the seven games when Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 4-1-2 to register 10 points.
- In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 2-4-3 (seven points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Kings went 4-0-1 in those matchups (nine points).
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a 1-1-2 record in overtime matchups this season and a 6-6-1 overall record.
- Florida has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
- This season the Panthers scored just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- Florida has three points (1-1-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals seven times, earning 10 points from those matchups (5-2-0).
- This season, Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal in five games has a record of 3-2-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 4-3-1 (nine points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 2-3-0 to record four points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Panthers AVG | Panthers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.79 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 29th |
| 14th | 2.93 | Goals Allowed | 3.08 | 17th |
| 6th | 29.6 | Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| 13th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 24.1 | 2nd |
| 23rd | 16.28% | Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| 22nd | 76.36% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 24th |
Kings vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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