Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 11/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh, ABTV

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (+114) Kings (-134)

Crypto.com Arena is the location where the Los Angeles Kings (5-7-2) will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-9-2) on Saturday. The line on this contest has the Penguins at +114 while the Kings are sitting at -134. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a rough game after their 6-2 loss to the Bruins in the last game they played. Pittsburgh tallied 2 mins in the box for this game. They also had 1 chance with the advantage but didn't net one. The Penguins left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the defeat. While out there on the ice, they finished 2 out of the 18 shots they attempted.

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At even strength, the Penguins have given up 50 goals while notching 42 of their own. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have amassed 40 power play tries (31st in hockey) and have a total of 7 goals in those chances. In terms of their scoring, the Pittsburgh Penguins have accounted for 50 goals (18th in pro hockey) on the year and have allowed 57. Pittsburgh has tried 438 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.4%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 12 points and their points percentage comes in at .375. The Penguins have seen 439 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .870. Pittsburgh is sitting with 45 power play chances and they have added 8 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 17.78%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Arturs Silovs. Over the course of his time in hockey, Silovs has 32 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .478. His save percentage is .884 during his 167 mins between the pipes. Silovs has had 1,785 shots against him and has garnered 1,578 total saves. Opponents have notched 208 goals against Silovs in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 3.10. He has amassed an overall mark of 32-25-11 and he started in 67 games. Silovs has taken the ice for 69 games throughout his hockey career.

In their last game, Los Angeles squared up with the Sharks in an outing where the Kings earned a victory by a score of 7-2. The Kings tallied 7 goals of the 27 shots on goal they pursued. They had 5 power play chances in this matchup and netted 3 out of those tries.

The Kings are sitting with 32 goals at even strength and 11 goals (16th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Los Angeles has attempted 390 shots (28th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.03%, while allowing their opponents 400 shots. During this campaign, the Los Angeles Kings have earned a total of 43 goals, 12 points, and a points percentage of .429. They have allowed 47 goals to be scored by way of 30 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 50 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.00%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 63.04% on their opponents 46 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Anton Forsberg between the pipes. He has recorded 5,827 saves out of the 6,438 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .905. Forsberg has earned a lifetime record of 90-97-20 and has been in net for 232 games. He got the starting nod in 210 games and has played for a total of 12,134 minutes. Forsberg's quality start percentage is 54.3% and he has 114 quality starts in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.91 goals per contest and he has conceded 612 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh (+114)

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