New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Kings

The New York Rangers square off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

We should take advantage of the -123 when it comes to the Rangers and the Kings going Over 5.5. These odds look to be on the generous side.

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New York Rangers were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Honda Center. Anaheim Ducks claimed a 5-3 win. Vladislav Gavrikov, Artemi Panarin and Matthew Robertson scored one goal apiece.

Los Angeles Kings lost on the road in their last game, making it four straight defeats. Anaheim Ducks won 2-1 (OT) at Honda Center. Anton Forsberg recorded 31 saves (.939), with Adrian Kempe scoring the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-1 in favor of the Kings when they last played the Rangers, with the encounter taking place at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings have racked up three straight victories over the Rangers. On the head-to-head front, they have won 5 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Jonathan Quick (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-10-2	3.2	.887	1
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-9	2.5	.905	2
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.4 shots on goal, with a 35.5% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have been giving up 4.8 goals from 29.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.5%.

Mika Zibanejad is the top points scorer with 18 points, 9 goals and 9 assists, with Artemi Panarin racking up 18 points, 5 goals and 13 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jonathan Quick have a 5.64 goal against average with a .791 save percentage.

The Kings have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.8%.

The top points scorer is Kevin Fiala with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Quinton Byfield is next in line after having 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.31 GAA with a .871 SV%.

New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL matchup is going over on the total line where we need six or more goals to be scored. We’re especially taken by the odds of -123 that this happens.

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Key Rangers vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Rangers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rangers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Rangers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Kings games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 55.2% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Fiala Over 2.5 Shots -145

Kevin Fiala (Kings) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -145.

Latest Kevin Fiala Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+165

First

+1050

Assists

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 2 - 5 Kings

We’ve picked out a correct score of 5-2 being landed by the Kings. You can secure odds of +1400 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Kings

1-0

Rangers

+5000

Kings

+4500

2-0

Rangers

+5000

Kings

+4000

2-1

Rangers

+1500

Kings

+1200

3-0

Rangers

+4000

Kings

+2400

3-1

Rangers

+2200

Kings

+1500

3-2

Rangers

+950

Kings

+750

4-0

Rangers

+5500

Kings

+2800

4-1

Rangers

+2200

Kings

+1200

4-2

Rangers

+2000

Kings

+1300

4-3

Rangers

+1200

Kings

+1000

5-0

Rangers

+11000

Kings

+5000

5-1

Rangers

+4000

Kings

+1800

5-2

Rangers

+2400

Kings

+1400

5-3

Rangers

+3000

Kings

+2200

5-4

Rangers

+2400

Kings

+2000

6-0

Rangers

+2400

Kings

+7500

6-1

Rangers

+10000

Kings

+4000

6-2

Rangers

+5000

Kings

+2500

6-3

Rangers

+4500

Kings

+2500

6-4

Rangers

+6000

Kings

+4500

6-5

Rangers

+6000

Kings

+5000

7-0

Rangers

+6000

Kings

+11000

7-1

Rangers

+6000

Kings

+7000

7-2

Rangers

+13000

Kings

+6000

7-3

Rangers

+9000

Kings

+5000

7-4

Rangers

+9000

Kings

+6000

7-5

Rangers

+13000

Kings

+11000

7-6

Rangers

+14000

Kings

+12500

8-1

Rangers

+14000

Kings

+12000

8-2

Rangers

+14000

Kings

+10000

8-3

Rangers

+14000

Kings

+11000

8-4

Rangers

+14000

Kings

+11000

8-5

Rangers

+14000

Kings

+14000

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New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have Los Angeles Kings at -192 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Rangers are trading at +158.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -123.

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Moneyline

Rangers

+158

Kings

-192

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+245

Tie

+325

Kings

-111

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-161

Kings -1.5

+132

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+102

Over 5.5

-123

Those interested in Adrian Kempe to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +165. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1000.

Player Goals

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+165

Anytime

+1000

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

First

+165

Anytime

+1050

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

First

+260

Anytime

+1650

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+290

Anytime

+1750

Warren Foegele (Kings)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Taylor Ward (Kings)

First

+333

Anytime

+1850

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Joel Armia (Kings)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Gabe Perreault (Rangers)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Drew Doughty (Kings)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Alex Turcotte (Kings)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Noah Laba (Rangers)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Jeff Malott (Kings)

First

+725

Anytime

+3300

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Andre Lee (Kings)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Brennan Othmann (Rangers)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

First

+850

Anytime

+5000

Mikey Anderson (Kings)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Taylor Raddysh (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Jonny Brodzinski (Rangers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Scott Morrow (Rangers)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Joel Edmundson (Kings)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Sam Carrick (Rangers)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-110

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Drew Doughty (Kings)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-286

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Andrei Kuzmenko (Kings)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

Drew Doughty (Kings)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Vladislav Gavrikov (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 4.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 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 2.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 27.5
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 24
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.8
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 3.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 22.3
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 22.5
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.4

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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