Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Predictions for Sunday, November 9, 2025
The Los Angeles Kings face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday at PPG Paints Arena. Los Angeles is 6–5–4 overall and 5–1–2 on the road after a 5–2 loss to Florida. Pittsburgh is 9–4–2 and 4–1–1 at home after a 5–3 win over Washington. The Penguins are completing a back-to-back on Sunday after playing on the road Saturday versus the New Jersey Devils. Check out our NHL picks to help you win.
Kings vs Penguins Game Information
Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 2:00 PM ET
Where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
TV: ESPN+
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Team Breakdown - Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles has dropped three of its last four games. The Kings are scoring 2.73 goals per game and allowing 3.07. The power play stands at 17.0%, and the penalty kill is 77.2%. The Kings average 29.4 shots per game while giving up 27.3.
The Kings rely on steady play from the blue line and quick puck movement through the neutral zone. Putting players in front of the net and staying out of the penalty box will be key against Pittsburgh’s attack. Los Angeles has played well on the road, winning five of eight away from home.
Team Breakdown - Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh has won three of its last five games. The Penguins average 3.60 goals per game and allow 2.73. The power play is converting 35.9% of the time, while the penalty kill has been successful 84.4% of the time the Pens are short-handed. Pittsburgh has been strong at home, outscoring opponents 24–15 in six games at PPG Paints Arena.
The Penguins continue to control the pace through quick transitions and short passing in the offensive zone. Limiting turnovers at the blue line and protecting the front of the crease will be important against the Kings’ perimeter shooting.
Goalie Matchup
Kings: Darcy Kuemper (4–3–3, 1 shutout, 2.57 goals against average, .900 save percentage) has been steady in recent starts, keeping games close with solid saves.
Penguins: Arturs Silovs (4–2–2, 1 SO, 2.70 GAA, .912 SV%) or Tristan Jarry (5–2–0, 1 SO, 2.60 GAA, .911 SV%) could start. Silovs has been dependable, while Jarry has battled early-season injuries.
Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
The game will remain close for much of the afternoon, with Pittsburgh’s power play and home ice advantage likely to decide it late, although any mistake could be detrimental to the Penguins, as the Kings will take advantage. Final Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins win 3–2.
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