The Los Angeles Kings have epitomized inconsistency since returning from the All-Star break and will look to rebound from a bad loss on Thursday when they visit the New York Rangers tonight.
- The Kings have gone 6-2 in the last eight meetings with the Rangers.
- OVER is 6-2-2 in the Rangers’ last 10 home games.
- The Kings are 7-1 in their last eight games playing with no days off between games.
The Kings Have gone 2-2 since returning from the break and after destroying the Boston Bruins 9-2 Tuesday night, they lost to the New York Islanders by a 5-2 score Thursday. The Kings need to be careful in the Pacific Division as their lead has dwindled to six points over the San Jose Sharks and seven points over the Anaheim Ducks.
One thing is certain when it comes to betting Kings games, however; OVER bettors are having a field day. OVER has hit in five-straight games thanks to an average of 7.8 goals scored in each contest.
The Rangers could prove to be a tough opponent, however, as they’ve won four-straight games heading into Friday’s meeting and are coming off a 3-0 shutout of the Pittsburgh Penguins in their last effort.
The Blueshirts, and more specifically Henrik Lundqvist, have allowed just five goals during their winning streak with the Swedish netminder sporting a .940 save percentage in five February starts. Early reports indicate that backup goalie Antti Raanta could be the one starting in the blue ice Friday.
A 3.3-2.2 result in favor of the Rangers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Rangers currently sport a record of 31-18-5. The Los Angeles Kings are 32-18-3. Betting totals have seen the Rangers post a 23-22-9 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Kings have gone 17-19-17 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The New York Rangers sit at No. 17 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Los Angeles Kings sit at a No. 1 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the New York Rangers No. 6-ranked offense (2.89 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.38 goals per game allowed. The Rangers Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.44% rate while the Kings have a 82.29% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Islanders. They lost as -105 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
The Rangers were a 3-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +122 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing NY Rangers
- Los Angeles is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
- NY Rangers is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- NY Rangers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- NY Rangers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles
- NY Rangers is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at New Jersey, Sunday, February 14th
New York home to Philadelphia, Sunday, February 14th
