How to Pick the Kings vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 20

Published 12:50 pm Sunday, January 19, 2025

There are plenty of betting options to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Los Angeles Kings clashing with the Pittsburgh Penguins at 10:30 PM ET on Monday, January 20. To get you prepared to place a bet or put together a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Kings vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • This season, Los Angeles games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 18 times.
  • There have been 33 Pittsburgh games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • The Kings score 2.98 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 2.96, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.6 less than the 6.1 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -191

  • The Kings are 15-7 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -191 or shorter, Los Angeles is 4-2 (winning 66.7% of the time).
  • The Kings have a 65.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Penguins Moneyline: +158

  • In Pittsburgh’s 36 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 11 wins.
  • The Penguins have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +158 or longer (in 11 chances).
  • Pittsburgh has a 38.8% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 4, Pittsburgh 2

Kings Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar has put up 42 points.
  • Adrian Kempe has 22 goals and 20 assists for Los Angeles to compile 42 total points (1.0 per game).
  • Alex Laferriere has created 26 points for Los Angeles in 41 games this season, scoring on 14.3% of his shots and recording 13 goals and 13 assists.
  • Darcy Kuemper (13-4-5) has a 2.1 goals against average and a save percentage of .922 for Los Angeles.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby is an important part of the offense for Pittsburgh, with 49 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 37 assists in 48 games.
  • Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has racked up 39 total points (0.8 per game), with 23 goals and 16 assists.
  • Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust has 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) this season.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic has an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 528 total saves, while conceding 65 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put together an 8-7-4 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.

Kings’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/13/2025 Oilers L 1-0 Away +171
1/16/2025 Canucks W 5-1 Away -114
1/18/2025 Kraken L 4-2 Away -155
1/20/2025 Penguins Home -191
1/22/2025 Panthers Home
1/25/2025 Blue Jackets Away
1/27/2025 Red Wings Away

Penguins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/14/2025 Kraken L 4-2 Home -128
1/17/2025 Sabres W 5-2 Away -104
1/18/2025 Capitals L 4-1 Away +158
1/20/2025 Kings Away +158
1/23/2025 Ducks Away
1/25/2025 Kraken Away
1/27/2025 Sharks Away

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Los Angeles vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

  • Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
  • Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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