Kings vs Penguins Prediction 11/9/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 9th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 6-5-4 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Los Angeles led 2-1 in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Kings out shot Florida by a total of 26-24, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Kopitar and Perry, while Forsberg stopped 19 out of 24 shots, which was a .792 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Jets by a score of 3-0, but lost to the Devils by a score of 4-1 before that. The Kings have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 16 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 17.0% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with six goals and 11 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added two goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 4-3-3 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 9-4-3 this season after they lost to New Jersey in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh tied the game at one in the second period and they played great defense the rest of the way, but ended up losing in the shootout. The Penguins out shot NJ by a total of 34-24, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got their lone goal from Graves, while Silovs stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-3, but lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3 before that. The Penguins have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 21 points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 35.9% on the power play and 84.4% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with three goals and 17 assists, while Sidney Crosby has added 11 goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Sergei Murashov, who is making his first appearance of the season. 

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won 13 of their last 14 games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Penguins have lost each of their last six games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The road team has covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Kings and Penguins.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Kings.
• The Penguins have won the third period in each of their last three games as underdogs following a shootout loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Penguins’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last three games as favorites following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last four home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Kings’ last five games as favorites against the Penguins.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against the Kings.
• Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Penguins’ last four home games.
• Anthony Mantha has scored a goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games at PPG Paints Arena.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Penguins.
• Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in five of the Kings’ last six games as favorites against the Penguins.
• Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Kings as favorites against the Penguins.

Kings vs Penguins Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in those three losses. The Kings are 5-1-2 on the road this year, while the Penguins are 4-1-1 at home. Pittsburgh has also lost three of their last four games, but they will be on a back to back after losing in a shootout on Saturday. The Penguins have solid offensive numbers so far this year, but they have struggled to score in their last four. Neither team is playing very well, but I will back the Kings, as they have played well on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Kings ML