- The Kings is a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Rangers vs. Kings Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The New York Rangers (21-23) visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Kings (19-16) on Jan. 20 in Los Angeles, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Kings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (140).
The Rangers vs. Kings Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Rangers vs. Kings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rangers | +1.5 | 5.5 +100 | +340 |
| Kings | -1.5 | 5.5 -120 | -120 |
Rangers vs Kings Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kings will win this game with 72.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Rangers vs Kings Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Kings will cover the spread with 58.8% 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
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+7.45 Units / 18% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in their last 7 games (+7.40 Units / 89% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 75% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+6.00 Units / 59% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+3.75 Units / 13% ROI)
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+10.85 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+8.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have covered the 1P Puck Line in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+2.50 Units / 21% ROI)
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
- Rangers are 21-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.15 Units /-21.38% ROI
- Rangers are 20-28 when betting the Over for-10.65 Units / -19.12% ROI
- Rangers are 28-20 when betting the Under for+6.75 Units /12.31% ROI
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
- Kings are 19-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.65 Units / -28.54% ROI
- Kings are 21-27 when betting the Over for-7.85 Units / -15.17% ROI
- Kings are27-21 when betting the Under for+3.7 Units / 6.82% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Kings vs Rangers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +160 |
| Kevin Fiala (LAK) | +165 |
| Artemi Panarin (NYR) | +200 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +210 |
| Quinton Byfield (Lak) | +230 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Kings vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -275 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kings vs Rangers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -150 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
| Will Cuylle (NYR) | 1.5 +120 | 1.5 -165 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -115 |
| Vincent Trocheck (NYR) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Rangers are 4-14 (.222) when tied after the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 20-29 (.408) this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 11-23 (.324) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .466
The Rangers are 58-71 (.450) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Kings are 19-28 (.404) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 12-16 (.429) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .627
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Kings are 17-36 (.321) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 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 have scored on 4% of cycle chances in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Rangers had 6 cycle chances while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have 0.4 points per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Kings have scored on 0% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have scored on 3% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
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 allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Rangers allowed 7.4 rush chances per game last season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Rangers had a .588 slot save percentage in overtime last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .775
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
The Kings allowed 4.3 rush chances per game in 5v5 situations last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.3
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