Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction for Saturday November 7 2026
Pittsburgh heads west for a Saturday night game against Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is set for 9 PM ET, and neither team has exactly been setting the league on fire. The Penguins just got beaten 6-2 by Boston, while the Kings finally had something to celebrate after hammering San Jose 7-2. Los Angeles is a slight favorite in early projections, but this isn’t a matchup where I’d get carried away laying a price. Both teams have been pretty unpredictable. Be in the NHL action fully with our free NHL picks.
Pittsburgh Penguins Need to Get Their Defense Straightened Out
Pittsburgh is 5-9-2 after losing to Boston on Thursday. The Penguins have been having a rough time getting results, and giving up six goals to the Bruins didn’t help. They’ve lost too many games where the offense has done enough to compete but the defense hasn’t held up. Now they have to travel across the country and face a Kings team coming off its best offensive performance in a while.
The Penguins have scored 50 goals in 16 games, averaging 3.13 per night. That’s not a bad offensive number. The problem is the 57 goals allowed, or 3.56 per game. Pittsburgh can score three and still lose pretty comfortably. That’s not the kind of team I like backing on the road, especially when the opponent just put seven on the board.
Pittsburgh needs to tighten up in its own zone. The Penguins have been allowing too many good scoring chances, and that’s forcing them to chase games. The offensive production gives them a chance against Los Angeles, but the defense has to be better than it was against Boston. Otherwise, the Kings won’t need another seven-goal night to win.
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Los Angeles Kings Finally Got Their Offense Going
Los Angeles is 5-7-2 after beating San Jose 7-2 on Wednesday. That’s a nice result for a team that’s been struggling to score consistently. The Kings had lost 3-2 to Buffalo in their previous game, so getting seven against the Sharks was a welcome change. The question is whether they can keep that offense going against Pittsburgh.
The Kings have scored 43 goals in 14 games, averaging 3.07 per night, while allowing 47, or 3.36 per game. That’s not a great defensive average, either. Los Angeles has had some trouble keeping opponents off the scoreboard, but Pittsburgh has been even worse. This could turn into one of those games where both teams spend a lot of time in the offensive zone.
The Kings have the advantage of playing at home and getting an extra day off. That’s important against a Pittsburgh team traveling west after a tough loss. Los Angeles has also been getting more scoring opportunities lately, and the seven-goal game against San Jose should give the offense some confidence. I don’t expect another seven, but four isn’t out of the question.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Picks and Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Los Angeles Kings
I’m taking Los Angeles. Not because the Kings have suddenly become a great team. They haven’t. But Pittsburgh is giving up more than three and a half goals per game, and the Penguins just got worked over by Boston. The Kings have the home ice, an extra day of rest, and a little momentum after scoring seven against San Jose. Pittsburgh could win if its offense gets going early. I just don’t trust the Penguins’ defense enough to back them here.
Total Pick: Over 6.5 Goals
I’ll take the over 6.5 if that’s the posted number. Pittsburgh is scoring 3.13 goals and allowing 3.56, while Los Angeles is scoring 3.07 and giving up 3.36. Neither defense has been particularly dependable. The Kings just scored seven, and Pittsburgh just allowed six. I know those are only single-game results, and I wouldn’t expect a repeat of either one. But there’s enough offensive ability and enough defensive trouble on both sides to make seven goals a reasonable target. Give me the over.
Final Picks: Los Angeles Kings Moneyline | Over 6.5 Goals (if available)
Disclaimer: This preview was completed on November 6, 2026. Betting lines, injuries, and starting goaltenders may change before puck drop.
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