Kings vs. Penguins betting preview

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Monday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Los Angeles Kings (25-13-5) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-21-8) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Kings are -192 on the moneyline to win at home against the Penguins (+160) in the game, which begins at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Kings to win vs Penguins -192

Bet $20, Payout $30.42

Kings vs. Penguins Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Kings (-192)
  • Underdog: Penguins (+160)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Kings vs. Penguins Quick Facts

  • Los Angeles has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 18 of 43 games this season.
  • Pittsburgh has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 33 of 48 games this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 5.9, is 0.4 more than Monday’s over/under.
  • These two clubs concede a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than this game’s over/under.

Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stat Insights

  • The Kings’ 3.0 average goals per game add up to 128 total, which makes them the 24th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • On defense, Los Angeles has been the strongest unit in league play, conceding 104 total goals (just 2.4 per game).
  • With a +24 goal differential, they’re ranked eighth-best in the league.
  • Los Angeles’ 17 power-play goals this season (30th in the NHL) have come on 106 chances.
  • The Kings’ 16.04% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 29th in the league.
  • Los Angeles’ offense has scored two shorthanded goals this season (22nd among all teams).
  • The Kings’ 83.21% penalty-kill success rate is currently fifth-best in the league.
  • The Kings’ players win 51.1% of their faceoffs to rank 13th in the league.
  • Los Angeles scores on 11% of its shots as a team, ranking ninth in the league.
  • The Kings have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 21.4 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.

Kings Moneyline

  • Los Angeles has been victorious in 17 of the 24 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • In six games with shorter than -192 moneyline odds this season, the Kings have been victorious in four.
  • There is a 65.8% chance that Los Angeles wins this game, per the moneyline.

Kings Leaders

  • Anze Kopitar: 12 goals and 30 assists
  • Adrian Kempe: 22 goals and 20 assists
  • Alex Laferriere: 13 goals and 13 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 13-4-5 record, .922 save percentage, 48 goals allowed

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Penguins Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Penguins Season Stats Insights

  • The Penguins have the league’s 14th-ranked scoring offense (142 total goals, 3.0 per game).
  • Pittsburgh has given up 175 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 32nd.
  • Their -33 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
  • Pittsburgh has scored 37 power-play goals this season, which are the fourth-most in the NHL (on 139 chances).
  • The Penguins have the league’s fifth-best power-play conversion rate of 26.62%.
  • Pittsburgh has scored three shorthanded goals this season (13th in league).
  • The Penguins’ 14th-ranked penalty kill rate is 79.1%.
  • The Penguins have the league’s eighth-best faceoff win percentage (51.8%).
  • The 10.5% shooting percentage Pittsburgh has compiled ranks 15th in the league.
  • The Penguins have not had a shutout win yet this season.

Penguins Moneyline Insights

  • The Penguins have been the underdog 36 times this season, and upset their opponent in 11, or 30.6%, of those games.
  • Pittsburgh is 2-9 when it is underdogs of +160 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 38.5% chance of victory for the Penguins.

Penguins Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby: 12 goals and 37 assists
  • Rickard Rakell: 23 goals and 16 assists
  • Bryan Rust: 19 goals and 18 assists
  • Alex Nedeljkovic: 8-7-4 record, .890 save percentage, 65 goals allowed
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