Los Angeles pays a visit to Pittsburgh on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Penguins snipers in hockey action at PPG Paints Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Pittsburgh Penguins as -190 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.5 win for the Penguins on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins bring a 32-22-4 record to the battle against the 30-21-5 Kings. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pittsburgh go 30-26-2 so far and the Kings go 25-29-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Penguins at No. 3 and the Los Angeles Kings at No. 18 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 10-ranked offense, averaging 3.14 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.5 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 26.67% while the Kings defense kills off 83.42% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 7-3 loser on the road against the Hurricanes. Bettors on Carolina at -138 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 6-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -237 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Buffalo, Saturday, February 17th
Pittsburgh home to Toronto, Saturday, February 17th