The Kings will play the Penguins on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Los Angeles Kings will be taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Los Angeles Kings currently have a 95.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins head into this game with a 86.33 power ranking.
- Away Los Angeles Kings - With the NHL season now underway, the Los Angeles Kings have a 8-7-2 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. The Los Angeles Kings now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins possess a 8-7-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 6th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Los Angeles Kings rank 13th (92) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins, currently rank 9th (97) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Los Angeles Kings rank 25th (76) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Pittsburgh Penguins have given up 121 goals this season, ranking them 1st in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Los Angeles Kings have a 0-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Pittsburgh Penguins owning a 1-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Los Angeles Kings have a 18-9-3 record and the Pittsburgh Penguins hold a 13-14-5 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The battle of ice will be fierce! Los Angeles Kings...(expletive) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in a clash of titans...in the 2024-25 NHL season. The Kings have a solid 18-9-3 record...while the Penguins are struggling at 13-14-5.
The Kings have a win percentage of 0.600 and have tallied 39 points...while the Penguins have a win percentage of 0.406 and 31 points. It's sure to be a magical matchup on the ice...so be sure to analyze the odds before the game begins. (By the power of Merlin's beard!) See this game's prop bets below...and consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM.
If you're new to hockey betting, fear not!...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com. This game is not to be missed...as the Kings and Penguins battle for supremacy on the ice. So grab your wands, err...I mean, hockey sticks, and get ready for a spellbinding showdown!
Best Kings at Penguins Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Los Angeles Kings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Kings are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Kings are -1.5 +170 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -210 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Kings
Penguins
12/17/24 7:08pm EST | -145+120 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 45.45%.
- Los Angeles Kings bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Kings is 59.18%.
Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Kings
Penguins
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -160No +120Bet |
Kings
Total Goals
LAK at PIT 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
LAK at PIT 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1402.5 u +100Bet |
Adrian Kempe
To Score 3 Goals
LAK at PIT 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Los Angeles Kings | 34 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0.559 | 43 | 19 | 104 | 88 | +16.0 | 10-2-1 | 9-8-4 | 0-1 | 6-2-2 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 0.429 | 35 | 14 | 105 | 130 | -25.0 | 9-7-2 | 6-8-3 | 1-2 | 6-3-1 | L1 |
Los Angeles Kings & Pittsburgh Penguins Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +15000 Bet |
Los Angeles Kings & Pittsburgh Penguins Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other December 17, 2024 NHL Games
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- New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes - 12/17/24 7:38pm EST
- New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues - 12/17/24 8:08pm EST
- New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators - 12/17/24 8:08pm EST
- Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks - 12/17/24 8:38pm EST
- Boston Bruins vs Calgary Flames - 12/17/24 9:08pm EST
- Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken - 12/17/24 10:08pm EST
- Winnipeg Jets vs San Jose Sharks - 12/17/24 10:38pm EST