The Los Angeles Kings (11-8-2) host the New York Rangers (9-6-4) on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings are second in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division and have won five home games in a row. New York, fourth in the Metropolitan Division, is 5-3-2 in its last ten games and coming off of a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
The Rangers vs Kings best bets are just one of two games on the NHL schedule for tonight. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EST, and the game will be broadcast on MSG and BSW.
Igor Shesterkin is the expected starting goaltender for the Rangers. The Russian netminder is among the best goalie on any of the NHL teams and owns a 9-2-3 record to go along with a 2.34 goals-against average (GAA) and .917 save percentage.
New York is 0-4-1 in NHL games that Shesterkin doesn’t start. Jonathan Quick is expected to start for the Kings. He is 6-6-1 with a 3.15 GAA and a .892 save percentage.
New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings
If you’re wagering on the Rangers vs Kings best bets, it’s worth knowing where each team sits in terms of various stats categories. Neither team has been an offensive juggernaut this season, as the Los Angeles Kings and Rangers rank 17th and 20th, respectively, in goals for per game this season.
They’re both among the top 10 in shots, however, indicating a lack of finishing on both sides. The Rangers have the third-worst shooting percentage in the league at 8.5.
In large part due to the play of Shesterkin, the New York Rangers are tied for sixth in goals allowed per game at 2.68. Los Angeles is 23rd in that category, having allowed 3.38 goals per game. The Rangers are also better than the Kings on the power play and penalty kill.
Last Game Record
Heading into the Rangers vs Kings best bets, New York is fresh off of a 2-1 victory over the Sharks. Defenseman Adam Fox scored his sixth goal of the game into the empty net that ultimately became the game-winner as Sharks’ Logan Couture scored a late goal with 17 seconds left. Shesterkin made 22 saves in the win.
Los Angeles, which is also 5-3-2 in its last ten games, lost 3-2 in the extra period to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Jordan Eberle scored the game-winner for Seattle, while Cal Petersen made 26 saves in goal for the Kings. The Los Angeles Kings’ standings fell as they were 1-2-1 on their four-game road trip.
New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings Analysis
If the Rangers score tonight, chances are Artemi Panarin will find the scoresheet. He leads the Rangers in NHL player stats with 22 points in 19 games. He’s among early season NHL picks to lead the team in scoring, although Fox is close behind him with 21 points, as is Mika Zibanejad.
Los Angeles, meanwhile, is led offensively by offseason acquisition Kevin Fiala. He has 18 points in 21 games, while Trevor Moore ranks second on the team in scoring with 16 points. Moore defied NHL odds to score his first career hat trick on November 16 against the Edmonton Oilers.
The Rangers enter the game with a full roster, while the Kings have three players on the NHL injury report. Defenseman Sean Durzi is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, and forwards Alex Iafallo and Brendan Lemieux are on the IR with lower-body injuries.
Odds Breakdown
New York
The Rangers vs. Kings best bets matchup for tonight has the Rangers as the slight favorite. Sportsbooks have the Rangers as -106 moneyline favorites and lists the Eastern Conference team as +225 on the -1.5 puckline. The over/under for the game is set at 6, with the over and under paying out +107 and -118, respectively.
Los Angeles
The Kings are paying out -104 on the moneyline, making this practically a pick-em. They’re -265 on the +1.5 puckline.
New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings Pick and Prediction
Los Angeles has been hot at home, but it’s hard to bet against Shesterkin. The Rangers goaltender has allowed three or fewer goals in each of his last four starts and hasn’t allowed more than three goals on the road this season. Expect a low-scoring affair.
NHL Pick: Los Angeles -265 (+1.5)
NHL Pick: Under – 118
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