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 23:00 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.

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	5-15-2	3.1	.892	2
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-13-10	2.7	.897	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.

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

The sportsbooks have Los Angeles Kings at -182 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 65% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, New York Rangers are trading at +150.

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 -128.

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Moneyline

Rangers

+150

Kings

-182

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+250

Tie

+330

Kings

-114

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-169

Kings -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

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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

Injuries & Suspensions

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