- The Kings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Kings vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDW | MSG
The Los Angeles Kings (27-24) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (28-30) on Mar. 16 in New York, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Kings vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Kings vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Kings | -1.5 +200 | 6 -115 | -118 |
| Rangers | +1.5 -250 | 6 -105 | -102 |
Kings vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 55.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kings vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 51.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.65 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 away games (+4.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.30 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.95 Units / 25% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games (+10.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 8 games (+7.15 Units / 51% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.15 Units / 22% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 1P Puck Line in their last 5 games (+5.70 Units / 67% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 25-41 against the spread this NHL season (-20.3 Units / -21.13% ROI).
- Kings are 27-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.65 Units /-24.89% ROI
- Kings are 30-35 when betting the Over for -7.65 Units / -10.68% ROI
- Kings are 35-30 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units /2.36% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 35-31 against the spread this NHL season (-3.05 Units /-2.79% ROI).
- Rangers are 28-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.4 Units / -18.36% ROI
- Rangers are 29-34 when betting the Over for -8.25 Units / -11.22% ROI
- Rangers are 34-29 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 4% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Kings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +165 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +165 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +180 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | +230 |
| J.T. Miller (NYR) | +230 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 1.5 +150 | 1.5 -200 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 3.5 +135 | 3.5 -185 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -145 | 2.5 +105 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Kings are 27-38 (.415) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 16-19 (.457) when winning the xG advantage this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635
The Kings are 15-28 (.349) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 18-37 (.327) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Rangers are 27-38 (.415) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 5-17 (.227) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 65-80 (.448) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers were 7-38 (.156) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .246
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have recorded 12.7 shots per game while tied this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.6
The Kings have scored on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Kings are 27-38 (.415) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers primary assisted on 14 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers recorded 1.3 shots per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings allowed 12.5 high danger chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Kings allowed 4.3 rush chances per game in 5v5 situations last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.3
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers allowed 43 rush chances against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
The Rangers have allowed 2.3 rush chances per game in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.8
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