Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 10/16/25

After falling to the Ducks by allowing a late 3rd period goal on Tuesday, the Penguins are set to continue their 4-game west coast road trip with a tilt against the Kings on Thursday night. The Penguins started the 2025 season with a pair of wins, but have dropped two consecutive games since then. Pittsburgh’s 2-0 start was a bit surprising, as the Penguins are expected to endure a long 2025-26 campaign. In this matchup, the Penguins simply don’t have the offensive depth that the Kings possess. Even with Anze Kopitar sidelined, the likes of Adrian Kempe, Kevin Fiala, and Quinton Byfield give Los Angeles the edge offensively in this one.

Pittsburgh’s goaltending situation is also a bit worrisome. Artus Silvos and Tristan Jarry both have 2 starts on the season, and both have GAA’s north of 3.00 and save percentages lower than .895. The defensive unit isn’t great in front of them either, which only makes life more difficult. The Kings dropped their season opener at home to the Avalanche by a score of 4-1, and are coming off a 3-game road trip. Returning back home to Los Angeles, look for the Kings to take care of the Penguins in regulation.

Penguins vs Kings prediction: Kings 3-Way ML (-135) available at time of publishing. Playable to -140.