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Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Kings at Pittsburgh Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Los Angeles Kings (13-18-2) and Pittsburgh Penguins (18-10-4) tussle in the Steel City at 7 p.m. ET Saturday. We analyze the Kings-Penguins sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

Kings at Penguins: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick vs. Tristan Jarry

Quick picked up a victory over the Anaheim Ducks Thursday, and he has back-to-back wins with just one goal allowed in each outing. He didn’t allow a goal until the final minute in his game Tuesday against the New York Rangers, a power-play tally with an extra attacker. The Under is 6-0 in Quick’s past six appearances.

Jarry picked up a shutout last time out against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and he has three shutouts across his past four starts. Overall, he is 8-5-0 with a 1.76 goals against average and .941 save percentage. It’s possible Matt Murray makes an appearance in this one, but it’s hard to imagine the Pens will go away from Jarry while he’s running hot.

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Kings at Penguins: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Penguins 4, Kings 1

Moneyline (ML)

The Penguins (-228) are too expensive on the moneyline, and the Kings (+185) aren’t a good play on the road against a difficult opponent. PASS, and look to the puck line instead.

New to sports betting? Every $10 wagered for the Penguins to win in regulation, overtime or a shootout would profit $4.40 if they do so.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

PENGUINS (-1.5, +125) is a great play on home ice. In four of their past five victories at home, the Pens have won by 2 or more goals, so roll the dice on a puck-line win and avoid the high risk of the moneyline.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (+115) is a nice play at plus-money. The Under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 on the road for the Kings, and 6-2-1 in their past nine as a dog away from home. The Under has connected in four of the past five for Pittsburgh, too, while going 23-8-1 in the past 32 games at home for the Pens.

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Watch: Johnny Hekker rides Zamboni as Rams attend Kings game

The Rams were in attendance for the Kings’ 3-1 win over the Rangers on Tuesday night.

The Los Angeles Rams were busy on their day off Tuesday, doing a number of different things in the local area. Aqib Talib and John Johnson took the Watts Rams on a shopping spree, while Michael Brockers, Sebastian Joseph-Day and Tanzel Smart did the same for the Boys & Girls Club, as well.

Several other Rams players supported the Los Angeles Kings against the Rangers at the Staples Center, being brought out before the puck drop. Tyler Higbee, Taylor Rapp and Johnny Hekker were among the players in attendance.

Hekker got the royal treatment from the Kings, getting to ride the Zamboni during an intermission.

The Kings beat the Rangers 3-1, moving their record to 12-18-2 on the year. Not quite the success the Lakers are having in the same building, but the season is still young.

New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Islanders-Kings tonight with odds, predictions, and best bets.

The New York Islanders (16-4-2) finish the West Coast trip with a visit to the Los Angeles Kings (9-13-2) at Staples Center Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Islanders-Kings odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.

Islanders at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Jonathan Quick

Varlamov is the expected starter against the Kings. The 31-year old goaltender is 7-2-2 on the season and compiled a 2.63 goals against average and .913 save percentage. Varlamov looked more like himself against San Jose in his last start — allowing two goals on 26 shots in an overtime loss.

Quick has played 16 games with the Kings. He has a 6-9-1 record with a .881 SV% and 3.47 GAA. He stopped 21 of 25 shots against San Jose in his last start in an overtime loss.

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Islanders at Kings: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Islanders 3, Kings 2

Moneyline (ML)

The ISLANDERS (-139) got a much-needed rest after losing to the Anaheim Ducks Monday. New York faces a team somewhat stingy defensively, as Los Angeles is second in the league in shots allowed at just under 29 a game. However, Los Angeles yields over three goals a game with an opportunistic Islanders offense that has more firepower. Our pick is the ISLANDERS.

A $10 bet with New York results in a $7.19 profit with an outright win for the Islanders.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

With the Islanders and Kings, we are hitting the AVOID here. New York tends to play close to the vest and Los Angeles is stingy as far as scoring chances at home. This should be a close game.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-129) is a decent play given that Los Angeles has scored less than three goals a game after its hot start and New York scores less than three goals a game on the road. 

Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a $7.75 profit with a total of five or  less goals scored.

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