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Penguins vs. Kings prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Thursday.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 10:00PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins square off with the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Kings as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Kings predictions page.
Penguins vs. Kings prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Penguins and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Kings a 63% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Penguins vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-140) | -1.5 (+130) |
| Moneyline | +170 | -200 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Penguins vs. Kings picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Penguins vs. Kings matchup is on the puck line.
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Penguins vs. Kings player props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Kings?
According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 38.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 5.7% |
| Rickard Rakell | 5.7% |
| Sidney Crosby | 5.2% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 7.3% |
| Kevin Fiala | 7.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 6.0% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 29.0% |
| Rickard Rakell | 28.2% |
| Sidney Crosby | 26.2% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 38.6% |
| Kevin Fiala | 34.9% |
| Quinton Byfield | 30.8% |
Penguins vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Kings and Penguins at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Dimers' in-depth preview of Thursday's Penguins vs. Kings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Thursday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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