Kings vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - January 20

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The Los Angeles Kings (25-13-5) will aim to continue a nine-game home win streak when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins (19-21-8) on Monday, January 20 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.

During the past 10 outings for the Penguins (2-5-3), their offense has totaled 25 goals while their defense has allowed 31 goals. They have recorded 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored nine goals (29.0%).

Kings vs. Penguins Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Kings 4, Penguins 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kings (-191)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings have a 25-13-5 record overall, with a 2-5-7 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • Los Angeles is 9-3-4 (22 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Kings recorded just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
  • Los Angeles has taken 10 points from the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (4-6-2 record).
  • The Kings have scored at least three goals 23 times, and are 21-0-2 in those games (to record 44 points).
  • In the 14 games when Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 11-2-1.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 15-10-2 (32 points).
  • The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Kings finished 8-2-2 in those matchups (18 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have earned a record of 6-8-14 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 19-21-8.
  • Pittsburgh has earned 20 points (8-1-4) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Penguins scored just one goal in six games and they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has eight points (2-7-4) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Penguins have scored at least three goals 25 times, earning 38 points from those matchups (17-4-4).
  • Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 9-5-3 (21 points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Penguins finished 9-14-5 in those contests (23 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kings Rank Kings AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
16th 2.98 Goals Scored 2.96 17th
2nd 2.42 Goals Allowed 3.65 32nd
25th 27.2 Shots 28.2 17th
1st 24.7 Shots Allowed 31.2 30th
29th 16.04% Power Play % 26.62% 5th
5th 83.21% Penalty Kill % 79.1% 14th

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