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NHL: Penguins vs. Kings Picks, Odds, and Preview (Oct 16)
Competitive NHL action is set for California on October 16, as the LA Kings welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins. There will be pressure on the home team this week, as the Kings continue to search for their first regulation-time win of 2025-26.
Event Overview
- When: Thursday, October 16, 2025. 10:00 PM ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Penguins vs. Kings Odds
Head-to-Head Record
The LA Kings holds the narrow head-to-head advantage over their opponents this week, winning 81 of the 170 previous encounters. Meanwhile, the Kings have won 61.4% of their home games against the Penguins.
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Game Preview
This clash between the Kings and Penguins will be a fascinating affair on Thursday. It has been a productive start to the campaign for the visitors this week, as the Penguins have gone 2-2-0 across the opening week in the NHL.
However, they will be aiming for a better defensive display on Thursday after shipping four goals against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday. The Penguins scored three goals in reply, but they were eventually beaten in the final period. Anthony Mantha and Justin Brazeau were among the scorers in the defeat.
The pressure will be increasing on Jim Hiller and his LA Kings side this week. They are yet to register a victory in regulation time this term, and they have suffered two losses in regulation time.
However, confidence would have been gained from their battling display against the Minnesota Wild earlier this week after pushing the hosts to a shootout. Adrian Kempe, Quinton Byfield, and Kevin Flala scored goals in the eventual defeat on the road.
Penguins vs. Kings Picks
Both of these teams will have questions to answer this week. However, the Penguins have shown more at both ends of the ice already this term, and that could make them the standout angle when making Penguins vs. Kings picks.
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