Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends

The upcoming clash on October 16, 2025, between the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA promises an intriguing look at betting trends in the NHL. The game airs on SportsNet PT, ESPN+, and FDSW and features two high-powered lineups with all key skaters available and no injury concerns.

In their last meeting on January 20, 2025, the Penguins routed the Kings 5-1, and Sidney Crosby has tallied 3 goals and 4 assists in his last five visits to Los Angeles, while Anze Kopitar has recorded five points (2 G, 3 A) in recent season series.

Los Angeles converts on 23.8% of powerplay chances compared with Pittsburgh’s 21.9%. On the penalty kill, the Kings stop 79.4% of opponents’ man-advantages to Pittsburgh’s 81.2%. At even strength, both squads average 2.75 goals per game. The Kings fire 29.3 shots per night with a 9.4% shooting rate, while the Penguins boast a 10.7% clip on 25.8 attempts.

Goaltender Cal Petersen (2.42 GAA, .914 SV%) is expected to start for the Kings, while Tristan Jarry (2.30 GAA, .918 SV%) gets the nod for Pittsburgh. The Kings are favored at -220 on the moneyline, with the Penguins at +180, and Los Angeles sits at -1.5 (-130) on the spread. The total is set at 6 goals (Over -110/Under -110).

Los Angeles is 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS (0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS at home), while Pittsburgh is 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS (1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS on the road) on our NHL standings page.

These data-driven game insights highlight why the Penguins +1.5 (-155) at Caesars represents the best value this Thursday. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription or place a wager with a U.S. regulated sportsbook to capitalize on the edge.