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The Los Angeles Kings (6-4-4) and Florida Panthers (6-6-1) meet at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings took down the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 in their most recent outing, while the Panthers are coming off a 7-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
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Here is our pick for who will clinch the win in Thursday's game.
In the past 10 contests, the Panthers are 3-6-1 while putting up 22 total goals (five power-play goals on 38 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 13.2%). They have allowed 31 goals.
Kings vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score 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 contests 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 three or more goals in nine games (5-0-4, 14 points).
- In the seven games when Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 10 points after finishing 4-1-2.
- When it has outshot opponents, Los Angeles is 2-4-3 (seven points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 4-0-1 (nine points).
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have a record of 6-6-1 this season and are 1-1-2 in overtime games.
- 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.
- When Florida has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals in seven games, earning 10 points from those contests.
- This season, Florida has recorded a single 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' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Panthers finished 2-3-0 in those matchups (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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