New York Rangers (28-14-2) vs. Los Angeles Kings (21-13-8)
January 20, 2024 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: Los Angeles Kings -111 / New York Rangers -111; Over/Under: +6
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The New York Rangers need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Los Angeles Kings need a win after losing 10 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings prediction.
New York Rangers Betting Preview
The New York Rangers recently beat the Capitals and Kraken while losing to the Golden Knights. The New York Rangers are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring on 28.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 27 goals, Vincent Trocheck has 29 assists, and Chris Kreider has 125 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 81 goals on 830 shots faced, while Jonathan Quick has given up 36 goals on 411 shots.
New York Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Rangers’ last five games at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Red Wings, Stars, and Predators this week. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring on 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Moore leads Los Angeles with 20 goals, Kevin Fiala has 28 assists and Adrian Kempe has 129 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.55 goals per game and are killing 86.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 72 goals on 848 shots faced, while Pheonix Copley has allowed 23 goals on 177 shots.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have lost each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the last five games between the Rangers and Kings at Crypto.com Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last nine games as favorites.
New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings prediction
The New York Rangers aren’t playing good hockey at the moment, but it’s better than whatever is going on with the LA Kings. The Los Angeles Kings have been free-falling all month, and they’ve been better on the road than at home this season anyway. The Rangers have been road warriors all year. Cheap price across the board. I have to lean toward the Rangers.
