Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction: The match promises to be very tense

Prediction for the NHL Los Angeles Kings vs Pittsburgh Penguins match, which will take place on February 12. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Los Angeles Kings

Not so long ago, Los Angeles had a three-game winning streak - 2:1 over Chicago, 4:3 over Philadelphia, and 4:3 over Florida, which was interrupted in the game before last due to a defeat by Tampa Bay with a difference of three pucks (2:5). In the next game, the Kings were weaker again. Still, this time they lost to Carolina in overtime (4:5). As for Los Angeles' position in the Pacific Division standings, they are sitting in the playoff zone, with a five-point advantage over inferior Calgary.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh is struggling to stay in the playoff zone. Thus, after 51 games, the team has 61 points, thanks to which they can be content with fourth place in the standings of the Metropolitan Division. It should be noted that the Islanders gained momentum and are behind the Penguins by only two points. In general, the Penguins should not relax in any way. In the last two games, Pittsburgh first beat Colorado in overtime (2:1) and then beat Anaheim in three pucks (6:3).

Expert Betting Tips

In this pairing, we will not risk picking a favorite. Both teams have been showing good hockey lately, plus everything is relatively equal in face-to-face meetings. We suggest taking a closer look at the performance of the match. Thus, in three of the last five games, a total over (6.5) was reached. Pittsburgh has the same indicator.