Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Matchup

Read our Kings vs Rangers pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in New York. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.

  • The Kings come in at 17-9-3.
  • In terms of giveaways, the Kings are currently 4th in the league.
  • The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
  • The Rangers face the Kings at 15-12-1.
  • The Rangers come into the game ranked 6th in shots on goal.
  • The Rangers are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Islanders.

Kings vs Rangers Preview

Betting on today's Kings and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kings in a non-conference matchup.

Kings vs. Rangers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings at New York Rangers
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Saturday, December 14th
  • Betting Odds NYR -1.5, LA -104 | NYR -115 O/U 5.5

Kings Preview: Will the Kings Make it Happen on the Road?

The Kings fell to 17-9-3 after a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-0 before allowing Chicago to score four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in the shootout.

Los Angeles was favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.

Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings, scoring twice, including his 7th goal of the season on a power play. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season in the third period.

Despite only scoring 3 goals, the Kings fired 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season.

Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period and three more in the shootout in their last game against the Blackhawks. Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.

Rangers Preview: Do the Rangers Have What it Takes at Home?

The Rangers improved to 15-12-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. New York covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.

Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers held a 2-0 lead before the Islanders got on the board in the second period.

Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals in their 5-2 win over the Islanders, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net for the first time this season.

Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They also netted a shorthanded goal, courtesy of Kreider.

Defensively, the Rangers will aim to build on a strong finish in their last game, where they allowed the Islanders to get within 3-2 late in the 2nd period but shut them out in the 3rd. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense added 10 takeaways and 19 hits.

Kings vs Rangers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-4. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Rangers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
  • As the betting underdog, the Rangers have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. New York posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
  • The Kings have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

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