On Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM ET, the Los Angeles Kings are slated to go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, continue reading.

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Kings vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 13 times.
• A total of 23 of Pittsburgh’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Kings (3.07) and Penguins (3).
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -146

• The Kings have won 68.8% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (11-5).
• Los Angeles is 8-4 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -146 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Kings have a 59.3% chance to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +122

• Pittsburgh has pulled off an upset victory six times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Penguins have five wins in games when their odds are +122 or longer on the moneyline (in 16 opportunities).
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this game is 45.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 4, Pittsburgh 3

Kings Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Los Angeles, Anze Kopitar has recorded 34 points.
• With 15 goals and 15 assists, Adrian Kempe is one of the most important offensive options for Los Angeles with his 30 points (1.0 per game).
• With 22 points through 30 games (12 goals and 10 assists), Alex Laferriere has been an important part of Los Angeles’ offensive attack this season.
• In the 18 games David Rittich has played this season, his save percentage is .891, 45th in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a key offensive option for Pittsburgh, with 30 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 22 assists in 32 games.
• Evgeni Malkin is a top scorer for Pittsburgh, with 25 total points this season. He has netted six goals and provided 19 assists in 32 contests.
• Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has 22 points (13 goals, nine assists) this season.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a record of 4-5-3 in 13 games this season, conceding 44 goals (3.4 goals against average) with 330 saves and an .882 save percentage, 57th in the league.

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Los Angeles vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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