Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/16/2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to visit the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The game will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Penguins enter the game with a 2-2-0 record. They rank 9th in their conference and 4th in their division. The Kings, on the other hand, have a record of 1-3-1. They currently hold the 12th spot in their conference and are 5th in their division.

Penguins vs Kings Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Betting Odds:
  • Pittsburgh Penguins Puck Line: -1.5 (-148)
  • Los Angeles Kings Puck Line: +1.5 (+120)
  • Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine: +178
  • Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine: -213
  • Over/Under: 6.0

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a mixed start to their season. In their last five games, they recorded two wins and three losses. Their most recent game was against the Anaheim Ducks, where they lost 4-3.

Evgeni Malkin has been a key player for the Penguins, tallying six assists in four games. Sidney Crosby has also contributed with one goal and three assists. Justin Brazeau leads the team in goals, scoring four in the same number of games.

In the net, Tristan Jarry and Arturs Silovs have split the goaltending duties. Each has secured one win and suffered one loss. Jarry has made 52 saves, while Silovs has stopped 49 shots so far this season.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had a mixed start to their season. They recently lost to the Minnesota Wild by a score of 4-3. Before that, they also dropped a game to the Winnipeg Jets, losing 3-2.

The Kings have shown some offensive strength with players like Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield. Kempe has scored two goals and has three points in four games. Byfield has also chipped in with two goals and two assists.

In goal, Anton Forsberg has played one game, securing a win while making 30 saves. Darcy Kuemper has been the main goalie, appearing in three games with 66 saves. The team is looking to improve their defensive play to support their goalies better.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Los Angeles Kings are favored with odds of -213. Considering their strong position as the favorite, the Kings are the recommended pick to win the game. The projected score is Los Angeles Kings 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 3, which aligns with their favorite status.

In terms of the over/under, the line is set at 6.0 with the under at -120. With a projected total of 7 goals, the recommendation is to go with the over. This projection suggests a higher-scoring game than the set line, making the over a reasonable choice.