Los Angeles Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/18/2024]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, commencing at 6:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Sunday's Kings vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kings vs. Penguins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Kings and Penguins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 51% chance of beating the Kings.

According to our model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Kings vs. Penguins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kings	Penguins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-218)	-1.5 (+185)
Moneyline	+114	-130
Total	o6 (-105)	u6 (-112)

• The Penguins are -1.5 favorites against the Kings, with +185 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -218.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at +114, where you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -112.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Kings vs. Penguins Picks

Our probabilities matched with the listed odds reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kings +1.5	-218
Moneyline	Kings	+114
Total	Under 6	-112

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, taking the Kings moneyline is the best option because of the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Kings vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Crosby a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	6.0%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	5.0%
Kevin Fiala	4.8%
Trevor Moore	4.8%
Quinton Byfield	4.4%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	7.8%
Bryan Rust	5.5%
Evgeni Malkin	4.9%
Reilly Smith	4.7%
Rickard Rakell	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	32.4%
Pierre-Luc Dubois	27.9%
Kevin Fiala	26.6%
Quinton Byfield	24.0%
Trevor Moore	23.9%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	36.5%
Bryan Rust	28.6%
Evgeni Malkin	26.2%
Reilly Smith	24.5%
Rickard Rakell	22.7%

Kings vs. Penguins Game Information

Sunday's action between the Penguins and Kings at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Sunday February 18, 2024
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

Our full betting coverage of Kings vs. Penguins includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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