Prop Bets: Los Angeles Kings VS Florida Panthers 2025-12-17
Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings: A Slightly Less Chilling Matchup
The Florida Panthers (-150 moneyline, implied 60% chance to win) host the Los Angeles Kings (+122, 45% implied) in a game that’s less “chill” and more “mildly uncomfortable air conditioning.” The Panthers, riding Brad Marchand’s 19 goals and 16 assists (he’s veteran energy, folks), aim to exploit the Kings’ fifth-ranked Corsi For percentage (28.3 shots/game). But don’t count out the Kings—they’ve rested better (3 games in 6 nights vs. Florida’s 4) and own a 10-3-5 road record.
Player Props to Bet on a Barstool
1. Daniil Tarasov Over 22.5 Saves (-115, 54% implied): The Panthers’ backup goalie has looked like a $22.5 savings bond in net, with 23+ saves in 3 of 4 starts. The Kings will likely fire 28+ shots, so Tarasov’s your guy to sponge up the puck like a caffeinated sponge.
2. Pavel Buchnevich Over 1.5 Shots (-130, 57% implied): With the St. Louis Blues’ top shooters sidelined, Buchnevich (2+ shots in 7/10 games) steps into the spotlight. Facing the Jets’ 26th-ranked Corsi For defense? Time to spray pucks like confetti.
3. Josh Morrissey Over 1.5 Shots (-120, 55% implied): The Jets’ D-man is a shot-making machine, averaging 24:25 TOI and logging power-play time. His 19 SOG in 7 games? A small sample, but big potential.
Total Goals: Under 5.5 (Best Odds: 1.78, 56% implied)
While the Panthers’ offense is clicking, the Kings’ defense (2.18 GAA to Tarasov) and the Panthers’ recent 4 games in 6 nights might lead to a turtleneck-level low-scoring affair. Bet the Under unless you’re a masochist who enjoys watching Zambonis for 60 minutes.
Final Verdict:
The Panthers are slight favorites, but the Kings’ rest edge and defensive discipline make them a sneaky value at +122. If you’re feeling spicy, take the Over 5.5 goals (1.80 odds) and hope Marchand’s stick finds the back of the net more often than a tourist finds the correct exit at a Florida mall.
Note: All odds as of 7:00 p.m. ET, December 17, 2025. Do not bet your firstborn based on this. They’re worth more than 22.5 saves. 🏀
Created: Dec. 17, 2025, 7:36 p.m. GMT