Florida Panthers
1-0
Los Angeles Kings
0-1
Win Probability
Moneyline
FLA
43.4% win prob
Moneyline
LOS
56.6% win prob
Projected score
2.7 – 3.0
The Los Angeles Kings host the Florida Panthers in a matchup the simulation favors slightly toward the home side. Across 10,000 simulations, the Kings project to a narrow advantage in a game that hinges on secondary scoring: Florida's depth will need to generate consistent chances beyond its top line to keep pace with Los Angeles. On games shaped like this one—close calls backing the home team—AccuScore's model has gone 50% over 1,738 graded contests. Similar matchups in the past eight games saw the model's side win six times. For the Panthers to pull off the upset, they would need to convert their road chances at a rate above what the simulation expects and limit Los Angeles to fewer than projected at even strength.
NHL
AccuScore's simulation makes Los Angeles Kings 57% to beat Florida Panthers (43%). Projected score: Florida Panthers 2.7, Los Angeles Kings 3.0.
Projection updated
AccuScore's simulation makes Los Angeles Kings the more likely winner at 57%. The projection updates as team news and prices move.
AccuScore's simulation gives Los Angeles Kings a 57% chance of beating Florida Panthers, against 43% for Florida Panthers. Los Angeles Kings are at home and favoured on these numbers.
AccuScore projects Florida Panthers 2.7, Los Angeles Kings 3.0.