Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Los Angeles Kings 5-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NHL · Pittsburgh Penguins 5, Los Angeles Kings 2
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at crypto.com Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Penguins led 3-1 after the first period and 4-2 after two periods. They outscored the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 in the third period. They led at the end of every period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins): 2 goals.
- Tommy Novak (Pittsburgh Penguins): 2 goals.
- Alex Laferriere (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal.
- Corey Perry (Los Angeles Kings): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings?
The Pittsburgh Penguins covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 3 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Los Angeles Kings -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings go over or under the total?
The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Los Angeles Kings to win at -122, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Pittsburgh Penguins team total 3.5: the over, paying +138, with 5 scored.
- First-period moneyline: Pittsburgh Penguins won the first period, paying -106.
- Los Angeles Kings team total 3.5: the under, paying -146, with 2 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -145, with 4 goals scored.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Los Angeles Kings odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Penguins at +100 and the Los Angeles Kings at -121. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Los Angeles Kings a 52% favorite. The Pittsburgh Penguins won as the underdog at +100: $100 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Los Angeles Kings, the best price before the game was -120 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−3.6% value).
Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-11 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 2-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 8 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 11 times and under 4 times.
This result left the Los Angeles Kings 5-10 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-5 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 9 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 8 times.
What's next for Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings?
Next for the Pittsburgh Penguins: at the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Kings: the Nashville Predators at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.