Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in their fourth game of a seven-game road trip. The Kings have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last
Game outlook
The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins in their fourth game of a seven-game road trip. The Kings have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last eight games, while the Penguins have lost two of their last three. Los Angeles sits in second place in the Pacific division, trailing first-place Vegas by four points, while Pittsburgh is 13 points behind the Metropolitan division leader. Despite missing key players like Arthur Kaliyev, Drew Doughty, and Trevor Lewis, the Kings are the betting favorite with an opening line of -143, which has since shifted to -140. It will be an interesting matchup between these two teams with contrasting recent performances.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kings -140 | Penguins +120
Spread: Kings -1.5 (+175) | Penguins +1.5 (-210)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 58%.
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have demonstrated strong defensive play this season, with a goals-against average of 2.5 which is the third best in the NHL. They are also excelling in limiting shots against, allowing an average of 24.5 per game, which is second best in the league. However, their offense is ranked 16th in goals-for average at 3.1 per game. Despite a struggling power play ranked 28th, the Kings have a solid penalty kill ranked 12th. Adrian Kempe leads the team in goals with 15, while Anze Kopitar leads in assists and points with 26 and 34 respectively. Goalie David Rittich has a record of 10-7-0 with a 2.49 goals-against average and an .890 save percentage. Overall, the Kings are ranked 20th in offense, third in defense, and have a power ranking of 5, with a record of 3-5 this season.