Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Rangers

The Los Angeles Kings go up against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Monday, March 16.

We’re keeping things simple by wagering the Rangers on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Kings and our prediction is available at odds of -100.

Los Angeles Kings were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Prudential Center. New Jersey Devils claimed a 6-4 win. Anze Kopitar bagged two goals, while Artemi Panarin and Taylor Ward scored once.

New York Rangers got a fourth straight win in their last game. It was a 4-2 road triumph at Xcel Energy Center when meeting Minnesota Wild. Vladislav Gavrikov was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Igor Shesterkin played a starring role, stopping 46 shots (.958).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Crypto.com Arena, they recorded a 4-3 win over the Rangers. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Kings when playing the Rangers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Igor Shesterkin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-19-6	2.5	.912	1
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 20.8% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have given up 3.9 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.4%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Artemi Panarin racking up 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Anton Forsberg have a 3.83 goal against average with a .878 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Rangers have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 23.3 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 32.6 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.5%.

The top points scorer is Alexis Lafreniere with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next in line after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.67 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

New York Rangers should have the edge over their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting -100 for the home team to win this NHL encounter.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Kings vs Rangers stats:

• Rangers have won 4 consecutive games.
• Rangers have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Kings have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Kings have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 50% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Rangers win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quinton Byfield Over 1.5 Shots -189

Quinton Byfield (Kings) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 8 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -189.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 3 - 4 Rangers

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Rangers to win 4-3. We can’t pass up the odds of +1100 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Rangers

1-0

Kings

+5000

Rangers

+4500

2-0

Kings

+4500

Rangers

+4500

2-1

Kings

+1300

Rangers

+1300

3-0

Kings

+2900

Rangers

+3000

3-1

Kings

+1700

Rangers

+1800

3-2

Kings

+800

Rangers

+850

4-0

Kings

+3500

Rangers

+4000

4-1

Kings

+1500

Rangers

+1600

4-2

Kings

+1500

Rangers

+1600

4-3

Kings

+1050

Rangers

+1100

5-0

Kings

+6600

Rangers

+7500

5-1

Kings

+2400

Rangers

+2800

5-2

Kings

+1700

Rangers

+1800

5-3

Kings

+2400

Rangers

+2500

5-4

Kings

+2200

Rangers

+2200

6-0

Kings

+10000

Rangers

+11000

6-1

Kings

+5500

Rangers

+6600

6-2

Kings

+3300

Rangers

+3500

6-3

Kings

+3000

Rangers

+3400

6-4

Kings

+5000

Rangers

+5500

6-5

Kings

+5500

Rangers

+5500

7-1

Kings

+10000

Rangers

+11000

7-2

Kings

+8000

Rangers

+9000

7-3

Kings

+6000

Rangers

+6600

7-4

Kings

+7000

Rangers

+7500

7-5

Kings

+11000

Rangers

+12000

7-6

Kings

+13000

Rangers

+13000

8-4

Kings

+12500

Rangers

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Moneyline odds about New York Rangers triumphing is priced at -105 and you can get Los Angeles Kings at -114. According to the top sportsbooks, the home team have an implied probability of 51%.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -120.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Kings

-114

Rangers

-105

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+138

Tie

+325

Rangers

+155

Puck Line

Kings -1.5

+210

Rangers +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

Should you be more interested in a specific player, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out goalie and player props that focus on performance rather than the game lines and final score. For example Goaltender Saves and Powerplay Points.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

New York Rangers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 25.5
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.5
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 28.4
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

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