Penguins vs Kings Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 18, 2024, 1:21PM | Published: Feb 18, 2024, 6:31AM
The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, commencing at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Penguins vs Kings game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Penguins vs Kings
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Pittsburgh-Los Angeles NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 51% chance of beating the Kings at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Kings: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Penguins $1.81, Kings $2.18
- Line: Penguins -1.5 ($3.10), Kings +1.5 ($1.43)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.14, Under $1.74
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Penguins at $1.81 and the Kings at $2.18.
The Penguins are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Kings, with odds of $3.10 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Kings (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.43.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.14 and odds for the Under at $1.74.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kings (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Penguins vs Kings game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Penguins vs Kings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Los Angeles at $2.18 with Betfair (3.2% edge)
- Line: Kings +1.5 at $1.43 with Betfair (70% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.74 with Betfair (56% probability)
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kings to win is our recommended option due to the 3.2% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Penguins vs Kings: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles on Monday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Penguins vs Kings: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs Kings? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Kings.
Crosby has an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star has a 38.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 8.0% probability
- Bryan Rust: 5.1% probability
- Reilly Smith: 4.7% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 4.6% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 3.8% probability
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 6.5% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 5.2% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 4.7% probability
- Trevor Moore: 4.5% probability
- Viktor Arvidsson: 4.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 38.6% probability
- Bryan Rust: 28.3% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 26.1% probability
- Reilly Smith: 24.1% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 21.4% probability
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 32.1% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 27.4% probability
- Quinton Byfield: 24.7% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 24.5% probability
- Trevor Moore: 23.8% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles match-up at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Kings: Preview
The game between the Penguins and Kings at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Monday 19 February 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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