Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Betting Picks

Los Angeles has won the past four meetings, including 4-3 over the Rangers on Jan. 20 in the only one this season. The Kings have alternated wins and losses their past nine games, which means they're due for a victory after losing 6-4 to New Jersey on Saturday. The Kings are battling for a playoff spot while New York is just trying to end on a good note heading into next season. Darcy Kuemper is 16-13-10 with a 2.68 goals-against average for Los Angeles. He has stopped 42 of 46 shots in his last two starts, including a 3-2 win over the Islanders on Friday. Kuemper is 10-4-4 with a 2.63 GAA in road games in 2025-26. The Kings have won five of seven against the Metropolitan Division. The Rangers have lost 11 of 15 versus Western Conference teams. Take the Kings.

Los Angeles has allowed only nine goals in seven games and Darcy Kuemper is the expected starter tonight with a 24-9-7 record and a 2.13 goals-against average and four shutouts this season. Igor Shesterkin is probable for New York and he owns a 2.81 GAA with five shutouts. The Kings have gone UNDER seven of 10 and the Rangers five of seven. The Kings are 39-27-3 UNDER in 2024-25 and they have stayed UNDER 13 of 20 against the Metropolitan Division. Six of the past nine meetings have gone UNDER and the Rangers have stayed UNDER six of seven versus the Western Conference. New York is 5-0 UNDER following a win and 5-0 UNDER against teams that scored at least five goals their previous game. Take the UNDER.

Los Angeles will attempt to start another streak after having its six-game win streak end in a 3-1 loss at New Jersey on Thursday. The Kings have been getting great goaltending, as they have allowed more than two goals twice in 10 games. The Kings are 9-1 in their past ten games against the Metropolitan Division, and New York has lost five straight versus the Western Conference. The Rangers have lost four of five against teams with winning records and nine of 13 overall. Darcy Kuemper is likely starting for Los Angeles, and he is 6-2-3 with a 2.38 goals-against average. The Kings have won his past two starts as he has stopped 41 of 43 shots against Minnesota and the New York Islanders. The Rangers have lost six of nine at home. Take the Kings.

Los Angeles has lost the past four meetings and the Kings have lost six of their past nine games overall, including 5-1 against Vegas on Thursday. The Kings have scored more than three goals just once their past seven games and they have lost four home games in a row. New York has won four of five as an underdog and the Rangers are 5-1 after scoring two or fewer goals their previous game. Los Angeles is 0-6 after scoring two or fewer goals its previous game. Jonathan Quick has been a good pickup for New York as he is 9-3-2 with a 2.49 GAA and a .912 save percentage. Take the Rangers.