Kings vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - Nov. 9

The Los Angeles Kings (6-5-4) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (9-4-3) at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Kings were defeated by the Florida Panthers 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Penguins are coming off a 2-1 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Sunday's hockey action.

During the past 10 outings for the Penguins (5-2-3), their offense has totaled 37 goals while their defense has conceded 26 goals. They have registered 26 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored 11 goals (42.3%).

Kings vs. Penguins Predictions for Sunday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+132)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have a 6-5-4 record overall, with a 3-4-7 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• In the five games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-1 record (good for seven points).
• In the two games this season the Kings recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
• Los Angeles finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
• The Kings have scored at least three goals nine times, and are 5-0-4 in those games (to register 14 points).
• In the eight games when Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-2-2 record (10 points).
• In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 2-5-3 (seven points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 4-0-1 (nine points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have a -3-3 record in overtime contests this season and a 9-4-3 overall record.
• Pittsburgh has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
• This season the Penguins recorded just one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
• Pittsburgh has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
• The Penguins have earned 19 points in their 12 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal in five games and registered five points with a record of 2-2-1.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 3-2-1 (seven points).
• The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 5-2-2 to register 12 points.

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Kings vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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