Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins predictions, Jan 20, 2025

Jan 19, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NHL, on Monday,

Los Angeles Kings

Pittsburgh Penguins

Score, Highlights

Short Preview

### NHL Match Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

**Date:** January 20, 2025
**Venue:** Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

As the NHL season progresses, fans are gearing up for a compelling matchup between the Los Angeles Kings and the Pittsburgh Penguins this January. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings as the playoff race heats up.

#### Team Form

**Los Angeles Kings**
The Kings come into this game having won 2 of their last 5 matches. While they have shown flashes of brilliance, consistency will be key if they aim to overcome the Penguins. Their recent performances have been bolstered by strong individual displays, but they will need to tighten their defensive play to ensure they capitalize on home-ice advantage.

**Pittsburgh Penguins**
On the other hand, the Penguins have struggled recently, winning only 1 of their last 5 games. They are eager to break out of this slump, but they will need to address defensive lapses and find more offensive production to stand a chance against Los Angeles. Star players will need to step up, especially in crucial moments.

#### Betting Odds

According to bookmakers, the odds stand at:
– **Los Angeles Kings:** 1.94
– **Pittsburgh Penguins:** 3.32

These odds reflect a slight favor towards the Kings, indicating that they are expected to perform well at home.

#### Probability Estimates

Based on machine learning estimations for this matchup, the probabilities are as follows:
– **Los Angeles Kings Win:** 48.4%
– **Draw:** 22.4%
– **Pittsburgh Penguins Win:** 29.4%

The statistical analysis suggests that the Kings have a stronger chance of securing the win, but the Penguins remain a formidable opponent capable of causing an upset.

#### Most Likely Result

The bookmakers anticipate a close contest, with the most likely scoreline projected at **3:2** in favor of the Kings. This score reflects both teams’ scoring capabilities and their current form.

#### Conclusion

This matchup promises to be an exciting clash as the Kings look to take advantage of their home ice, while the Penguins aim to rediscover their winning ways. Fans can expect a tightly contested game, with both teams eager to secure vital points as the NHL season progresses. Will the Kings assert their dominance at home, or can the Penguins pull off an upset? Only time will tell!

Los Angeles 50.5% Draw 21.8% Pittsburgh 27.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Los Angeles Kings: 3.54% Pittsburgh Penguins: 0.59%

00:00 / 90:00 GEO restrictions apply. Funded account required or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. 18+

!!!!! Information about video stream is absent for now

Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 1.85 4.25 3.3
betsson 1.9 4.3 3.4
MarathonBet 1.95 4.44 3.42
WilliamHill 1.75 4.5 3.3
Pinnacle 1.87 4.26 3.42
Best for US Customers 1.92 4.35 3.4

Watch this match and NHL with fuboTV (for US customers). Network: FanDuel Sports Network West San Diego 4- NFL

Latest Results

18.01.25 Seattle Kraken – Los Angeles Kings – 4:2
16.01.25 Vancouver Canucks – Los Angeles Kings – 1:5
13.01.25 Edmonton Oilers – Los Angeles Kings – 1:0
11.01.25 Calgary Flames – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1
10.01.25 Winnipeg Jets – Los Angeles Kings – 1:2 OT		 18.01.25 Washington Capitals – Pittsburgh Penguins – 4:1
17.01.25 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5
14.01.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Seattle Kraken – 2:4
12.01.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:5
11.01.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Ottawa Senators – 0:5

Facts

  • In this match we will have an opportunity to see a game between team from the middle of a tournament table and a the outsider (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 14).
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Los Angeles won 2.
  • Recent matches Los Angeles is playing mutable (in the last 5 games wins – 2).
  • Pittsburgh is in bad shape now (in the last 5 games wins – 1).
  • Pittsburgh could have problems with physics compare with it opponent – last days they played more matches than their opponents.
  • Recently Los Angeles have a series of guest games.
  • Los Angeles will have a poor advantage in this game.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches Los Angeles won 11 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 9 matches and goals 55:50 (average 2.8:2.5).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Los Angeles won 6 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 3 matches and goals 31:18 (average 3.4:2).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.12.24 Pittsburgh Penguins – Los Angeles Kings – 3:2 OT
    18.02.24 Pittsburgh Penguins – Los Angeles Kings – 1:2
    09.11.23 Los Angeles Kings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:4 OT
    11.02.23 Los Angeles Kings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 6:0
    20.10.22 Pittsburgh Penguins – Los Angeles Kings – 6:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Winnipeg Jets 47 27 4 3 13 165:113 65
    2 Edmonton Oilers 46 22 7 3 14 151:126 61
    3 Vegas Golden Knights 46 26 3 3 14 156:127 61
    4 Minnesota Wild 46 21 6 4 15 137:133 58
    5 Dallas Stars 45 23 5 1 16 144:114 57
    6 Colorado Avalanche 47 23 5 1 18 159:147 57
    7 Los Angeles Kings 43 23 2 5 13 128:105 55
    8 Calgary Flames 45 16 6 7 16 120:132 51
    9 Vancouver Canucks 45 16 4 10 15 129:143 50
    10 St. Louis Blues 47 16 6 4 21 133:139 48
    11 Utah 45 14 5 7 19 127:137 45
    12 Seattle Kraken 47 16 4 3 24 137:150 43
    13 Anaheim Ducks 46 12 6 6 22 111:145 42
    14 Nashville Predators 45 13 3 7 22 115:139 39
    15 San Jose Sharks 48 10 4 6 28 122:169 34
    16 Chicago Blackhawks 46 13 2 3 28 120:158 33

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Washington Capitals 46 26 5 5 10 164:114 67
    2 Toronto Maple Leafs 47 24 5 2 16 147:134 60
    3 New Jersey Devils 49 24 2 6 17 148:125 58
    4 Carolina Hurricanes 46 24 3 3 16 152:129 57
    5 Florida Panthers 47 21 6 3 17 153:142 57
    6 Tampa Bay Lightning 44 21 4 3 16 162:123 53
    7 Ottawa Senators 46 18 6 4 18 132:127 52
    8 Columbus Blue Jackets 46 17 5 7 17 156:155 51
    9 Boston Bruins 47 15 7 6 19 127:150 50
    10 Montreal Canadiens 45 16 6 4 19 137:151 48
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 47 13 8 6 20 146:161 48
    12 New York Rangers 45 20 2 3 20 130:137 47
    13 Detroit Red Wings 45 17 4 4 20 130:146 46
    14 Pittsburgh Penguins 48 13 6 8 21 143:179 46
    15 New York Islanders 45 14 4 7 20 121:137 43
    16 Buffalo Sabres 45 13 4 5 23 138:153 39

    NHL Outrights

    1. Edmonton Oilers: 7.15 (11.45%)

    2. Florida Panthers: 10.03 (8.17%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 10.27 (7.97%)

    4. New Jersey Devils: 10.67 (7.67%)

    5. Toronto Maple Leafs: 11.41 (7.17%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 11.58 (7.07%)

    7. Colorado Avalanche: 12.76 (6.42%)

    8. Vegas Golden Knights: 14.27 (5.74%)

    9. Winnipeg Jets: 17.34 (4.72%)

    10. Tampa Bay Lightning: 17.45 (4.69%)

    11. Washington Capitals: 19.78 (4.14%)

    12. Minnesota Wild: 21.83 (3.75%)

    13. Los Angeles Kings: 23.11 (3.54%)

    14. Vancouver Canucks: 30.84 (2.66%)

    15. Boston Bruins: 35.9 (2.28%)

    16. New York Rangers: 40.93 (2%)

    17. Ottawa Senators: 44.33 (1.85%)

    18. Calgary Flames: 84.64 (0.97%)

    19. Utah: 92.82 (0.88%)

    20. Nashville Predators: 99.61 (0.82%)

    21. New York Islanders: 102.1 (0.8%)

    22. St. Louis Blues: 104.88 (0.78%)

    23. Montreal Canadiens: 105.32 (0.78%)

    24. Detroit Red Wings: 117.98 (0.69%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 138.19 (0.59%)

    26. Columbus Blue Jackets: 156.54 (0.52%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 168.27 (0.49%)

    28. Philadelphia Flyers: 168.56 (0.49%)

    29. Buffalo Sabres: 270.76 (0.3%)

    30. Anaheim Ducks: 319.96 (0.26%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 415.15 (0.2%)

    32. San Jose Sharks: 622.04 (0.13%)

    Los Angeles Kings – Pittsburgh Penguins and other NHL events on our partner.

    • NHL

    Related Articles

    0 Comment