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Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
Indoor
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 9:00 PM ET
Pittsburgh Penguins
VS
Los Angeles Kings

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 6 markets for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings and backs Los Angeles Kings hardest, a strong call, and $100 on it returns about $164.

5
Game markets graded
1
Props graded
The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
Los Angeles Kings
to win
Los Angeles Kings Moneyline
You bet$10 If it wins$16.41Best price-156
Our confidenceHigh
Chance to win72.8%
The price says61.0%

The model graded 6 markets for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and this is the one it backs hardest — HIGH confidence. A $100 bet returns about $164 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 7 Nov 2026, 9:00 PM ET at Crypto.com Arena.

This game's bets

The rest of this game's boardgraded market by market
Moneyline Los Angeles Kings High73% chance -156
3-Way Moneyline Members only Long-shot33% chance Members
Spread Members only High69% chance Members
Puck Lines Members only High77% chance Members
Shots on Goal × 1 prop Highup to 68% Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings last met on Sat 7 Nov 2026: Pittsburgh Penguins won 5-2. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NHL game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Ville Koivunen RWDay-to-day
  • Elmer Soderblom LWOut
  • Bryan Rust RWOut
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk DOut
  • Ryan Graves DOut

Los Angeles Kings

  • Erik Gustafsson DOut
  • Kevin Fiala LWOut
  • Jakub Dvorak DOut
Availability updated Nov 10, 8:48PM UTC — some NHL rows may be stale between updates. · refreshed roughly every 4 hours.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and 8 players are listed out or questionable across both sides.
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Availability8 listed out or questionable (see Who's out above)

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The preview

Written 8 Nov

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

On November 07, 2026 our model has run Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Pittsburgh Penguins 3-Way Moneyline (+155), which we rate long shot confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins 3-Way Moneyline (+155)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, and we think the Penguins have a solid chance to win. Both teams have players still new to the league, with many on each side not reaching ten games yet. This can mean a bit of unpredictability, but it also shows that the Penguins have some fresh talent ready to shine. The Penguins are an underdog here, and being on the road might not be as tough for them as it seems. With 62 out of their 103 players shooting left, they have a strong offensive lineup. The Kings have their own strengths, but the Penguins seem poised to snag a win tonight.

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 Puck Line (-233)

Odds correct at time of publishing

At Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Kings will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins have struggled recently, winning only 3 out of their last 10 games. However, they have shown some grit by blocking about 12.6 shots a game, which is close to the league average. This suggests they can hold off the Kings' scoring chances, especially since 40 of the Kings' players shoot left, which might not help them against the Penguins' defense. Betting on the Penguins to stay within 1.5 goals looks promising since they have a good chance according to our numbers. The Kings have 9 players who have played less than ten games this season, which means they might not be as settled. The most concrete risk here is that the Penguins might struggle to find their rhythm.

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Pittsburgh Penguins +2.5 Puck Lines (-455)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Los Angeles Kings have been solid at home, winning five of their last ten games. They play a tough style, blocking a lot of shots and landing plenty of hits. However, the Pittsburgh Penguins have not been at their best lately, with only three wins in their last ten games. Still, they can keep things close, especially with some strong defensive efforts. Betting on the Penguins to stay within 2.5 goals looks promising because they usually hold their ground despite recent struggles. The Kings' aggressive play could lead to mistakes on their end, giving the Penguins a chance to capitalize. The main risk is that if the Kings get rolling, they could pull away, but the Penguins have the ability to fight back.

That is our read - no bet on this board is a sure thing. Prices can move before you get on, so check the board at your bookmaker. Bet what you can afford to lose. If betting stops being fun, take a break.

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Same game parlay

Written 8 Nov

Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Same Game Parlay picks

On Sunday 8 November 2026, Los Angeles Kings play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. Our model likes 3 bets here. The one it likes most is Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal, priced at -667 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-667)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Los Angeles Kings play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Evgeni Malkin (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -667 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.50 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Trevor Moore (Los Angeles Kings) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-588)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Los Angeles Kings play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Trevor Moore (Los Angeles Kings) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -588 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $11.70 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal (-455)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Los Angeles Kings play Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL. The bet we are looking at is Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) Over 0.5 Shots On Goal. It was priced at -455 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $12.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Los Angeles Kings v Pittsburgh Penguins. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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Player props

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Trevor Moore Los Angeles Kings Shots on Goal

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Betting angles

Markets & form
MoneylineModel leans Los Angeles KingsNo line posted

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Los Angeles Kings moneyline: model lean and both sides' win form.

Puck LinePittsburgh Penguins +1.5No line posted
1-4last 5 record
GF/G3.0GA/G4.2Shots/G25.0vs Kings3-2

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Los Angeles Kings puck-line (spread) model lean and cover form.

Total GoalsGame totalNo line posted

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Los Angeles Kings total-goals model lean and scoring trends (the free board has not settled enough of these yet).

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Los Angeles Kings — what the model found

Our model graded 6 betting markets for Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings — 5 on the game itself and 1 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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The model checked every betting market for this game and graded 6 of them. One pick is free on this page — the one the model likes most. Scroll down to see it.

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings — recent results

Los Angeles Kings have won 2 of their last 5 games; Pittsburgh Penguins have won 1 of their last 5.

Los Angeles Kings — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L2–5PITHome
W7–2SJHome
L2–3BUFHome
W6–5OTTHome
L1–2CHIAway
Pittsburgh Penguins — last 5
ResultScoreOpponentWhere
L2–5ANAAway
W5–2LAAway
L2–6BOSHome
L2–3VGKHome
L4–5MTLAway

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings — recent meetings

These two have met 1 time recently: Los Angeles Kings won 0, Pittsburgh Penguins won 1.

DateLos Angeles KingsPittsburgh PenguinsWinner
Nov 825Pittsburgh Penguins

Who’s out or in doubt

8 players are listed as out or in doubt for this game.

Los Angeles Kings
PlayerStatus
Erik Gustafsson DOUT
Kevin Fiala LWOUT
Jakub Dvorak DOUT
Pittsburgh Penguins
PlayerStatus
Ville Koivunen RWDAY-TO-DAY
Elmer Soderblom LWOUT
Bryan Rust RWOUT
Trevor van Riemsdyk DOUT
Ryan Graves DOUT

The full availability report — with what each missing player means for the bets — is further down this page.

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Los Angeles Kings — model preview

Los Angeles Kings v Pittsburgh Penguins, 8 November 2026. Top of the list: Rickard Rakell (Pittsburgh Penguins) Over 0.5 Assists.

On November 07, 2026 our model has run Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings and priced every market it can. Our strongest call is Pittsburgh Penguins 3-Way Moneyline (+155), which we rate long shot confidence. Every bet below is our own number against the price on the board, in plain English.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. You may also see this matchup written as Penguins vs Kings, or as Kings vs Penguins. The most recent game between them was Saturday 7 November 2026 at Crypto.com Arena. The model has generated 5 game picks and 1 player prop for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NHL betting strategy for this matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 7 Nov 2026Pittsburgh Penguins beat Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on the road

Pittsburgh Penguins: last 5 results

  1. 8 Nov 2026Lostat Anaheim Ducks 2-5
  2. 7 Nov 2026Wonat Los Angeles Kings 5-2
  3. 5 Nov 2026Lostvs Boston Bruins 2-6
  4. 3 Nov 2026Lostvs Vegas Golden Knights 2-3
  5. 31 Oct 2026Lostat Montreal Canadiens 4-5

Los Angeles Kings: last 5 results

  1. 7 Nov 2026Lostvs Pittsburgh Penguins 2-5
  2. 4 Nov 2026Wonvs San Jose Sharks 7-2
  3. 31 Oct 2026Lostvs Buffalo Sabres 2-3
  4. 29 Oct 2026Wonvs Ottawa Senators 6-5
  5. 27 Oct 2026Lostat Chicago Blackhawks 1-2

Quick answers

Who won the last Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins game? Pittsburgh Penguins won their last meeting 5-2 on 7 November 2026.

How have Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings done lately? Pittsburgh Penguins won 1 and lost 4 of the last 5 results we hold. Los Angeles Kings won 2 and lost 3 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings: the season so far

From every final score this season

Pittsburgh Penguins are 6-12 this season and Los Angeles Kings are 5-10. Los Angeles Kings are 2-5 at home. Pittsburgh Penguins are 2-8 on the road. Los Angeles Kings score 3.0 goals a game and let in 3.5. Pittsburgh Penguins score 3.2 and let in 3.6. Los Angeles Kings games have averaged 6.5 goals in total; Pittsburgh Penguins games have averaged 6.8.

SeasonPittsburgh PenguinsLos Angeles Kings
Won-lost6-125-10
At home4-42-5
On the road2-83-5
Last 103-75-5
Goals scored a game3.23.0
Goals let in a game3.63.5
Goals scored at home3.02.9
Goals scored away3.43.1
Against winning sides3-93-6
Current runLost 1Lost 1
Biggest win7-0 at Philadelphia Flyers7-2 vs San Jose Sharks
Heaviest loss6-2 vs Boston Bruins8-4 at Colorado Avalanche

Teams they have both played

  • Against Chicago Blackhawks: Los Angeles Kings lost 1-2 on the road; Pittsburgh Penguins lost 3-5 on the road.
  • Against Washington Capitals: Los Angeles Kings won 5-2 on the road; Pittsburgh Penguins lost 3-5 on the road.
  • Against Boston Bruins: Los Angeles Kings lost 1-4 at home; Pittsburgh Penguins lost 2-6 at home.

Quick answers

How are Los Angeles Kings doing this season? Los Angeles Kings are 5-10 this season: 2-5 at home and 3-5 on the road.

How many goals do Pittsburgh Penguins score a game? Pittsburgh Penguins score 3.2 goals a game this season and let in 3.6, across 18 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
Pittsburgh Penguins 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sun 8 Nov 2026, Pittsburgh Penguins at Los Angeles Kings: the Penguins won 5-2.

DateGameScoreWinner
8 Nov 2026Pittsburgh Penguins @ Los Angeles Kings2–5Pittsburgh Penguins
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