In this article, we will formulate a Kings vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 25 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers (34-31-6, 31-40 ATS) are struggling at the moment as they lost seven out of the previous ten games. They managed to snap a four-game losing skid with a pair of victories over the Wild and Blue Jackets but returned to losing ways against the Oilers, Flames, and Maple Leafs. Those three losses were all at home, where the Rangers did beat the Canucks to conclude their four-game homestay. New York is 5th in the Metropolitan Division Standings with 74 points, 28 behind the leaders Capitals.
The Rangers average 2.99 goals per game this year (15th), while they allow 3.00 GPG (18th). Artemi Panarin leads the team with 75 points (31 G and 44 A). Adam Fox contributes 52 points (6 G and 46 A), while Mika Zibanejad has 49 points (15 G and 34 A).
Igor Shesterkin (24-25-4) will likely take his place in the cage for the Rangers on Tuesday against the Kings. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.81 goals per game this year with a .907 SV% and five shutouts.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings (39-21-9, 33-36 ATS) are playing in excellent form right now after winning eight of their last nine games. The lone loss during this positive run was to the Wild on the road. Los Angeles bounced back from that defeat with wins against the Blackhawks, Hurricanes, and Bruins, scoring 14 and allowing five goals in the process. The Kings are 2nd in the Pacific Division Standings with 87 points, five behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Kings score 2.93 goals per game on average (19th), while they concede 2.52 GPG (2nd). This season, Adrian Kempe leads the team with 58 points (29 G and 29 A). Anze Kopitar has 56 points (18 G and 38 A), while Kevin Fiala chips in with 48 points (26 G and 22 A).
Darcy Kuemper (24-9-7) is expected to start for the Kings at the goal on Tuesday against the Rangers. The 34-year-old is allowing 2.13 goals per game this year with a .918 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Kings will beat the Rangers
- The Kings have won each of their last six home games.
- The Rangers have lost four of their last five night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
- The Rangers have lost the first period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Rangers’ last five games as underdogs following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Kings’ last six night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Rangers’ last five night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last three games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.82%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.61).
- The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league in short-handed goals this season (14).
- The New York Rangers rank T2nd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
Kings vs Rangers Prediction
The teams have traded wins in H2H duels over the past few years as each recorded five in the last ten. The Kings won the first meeting of the season when it was 5-1 in New York. The Kings are one of the best home teams in the NHL with a 25-3-4 record and are currently on a six-game winning streak in Los Angeles. The Kings have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 40 games at home and I am backing them to secure one more victory here. Back the Kings.