Kings vs. Rangers betting preview

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The Los Angeles Kings (19-16-13) are home favorites (-185 moneyline odds to win) against the New York Rangers (21-23-6, +154 moneyline odds). The outing on Tuesday starts at 10 p.m. ET from Crypto.com Arena on ESPN+.

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Kings to win vs Rangers -185

Bet $20, Payout $30.81

Kings vs. Rangers Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Kings (-185)
  • Underdog: Rangers (+154)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Kings vs. Rangers Quick Facts

  • Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 22 of 48 games this season.
  • New York’s games have gone over 5.5 goals in 22 of 50 chances this season.
  • These two clubs combine to average 5.2 goals per game, 0.3 less than the total set for this match.
  • These two teams concede a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game’s over/under.

Kings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kings Season Stat Insights

  • The Kings’ 2.5 average goals per game add up to 122 total, which makes them the 31st-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles is ranked third in NHL action for the fewest goals against this season, having conceded 130 in total (2.7 per game).
  • The team is ranked 19th in goal differential at -8.
  • Los Angeles has put up 23 power-play goals on 145 chances this season, to rank 25th in the league.
  • The Kings’ offense has the NHL’s 29th-ranked power-play conversion rate (15.86%).
  • Los Angeles has netted seven shorthanded goals this season to top the league.
  • The Kings kill 77.22% of their opponent’s power plays, the 26th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the NHL.
  • With a 49.4% faceoff win percentage, the Kings have the 20th-ranked rate in the NHL.
  • Los Angeles scores on 9.1% of its shots as a team, ranking 30th in the league.
  • The Kings’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 17.8 hits and 13.6 blocked shots per game.

Kings Moneyline

  • Through 32 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Los Angeles has been victorious 12 times.
  • In seven games with moneyline odds shorter than -185, the Kings have two wins.
  • There is a 64.9% chance that Los Angeles wins this game, per the moneyline.

Kings Leaders

  • Adrian Kempe: 16 goals and 21 assists
  • Kevin Fiala: 17 goals and 17 assists
  • Quinton Byfield: nine goals and 19 assists
  • Darcy Kuemper: 12-9-9 record, .905 save percentage, 75 goals given up

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Rangers Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Rangers Season Stats Insights

  • The Rangers have the NHL’s 25th-ranked scoring offense (133 total goals, 2.7 per game).
  • New York has conceded 3.1 goals per game, and 155 total, which ranks 21st among all NHL teams.
  • Their -22 goal differential ranks 28th in the league.
  • New York has put up 29 power-play goals this season, which ranks 17th in the NHL (on 123 chances).
  • The Rangers’ power-play conversion rate (23.58%) is ninth-best in the league.
  • New York has scored three shorthanded goals this season (17th among all NHL teams).
  • The 79.58% of opponent power plays the Rangers kill is the 16th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Rangers have the league’s third-best faceoff win rate (54.3%).
  • New York is shooting 10.4% (23rd in the league).
  • The Rangers have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Rangers Moneyline Insights

  • The Rangers have been an underdog in 26 games this season, with 10 upset wins (38.5%).
  • New York has a record of 1-2 in games when bookmakers list the team at +154 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this outing implies a 39.4% chance for the Rangers to win.

Rangers Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin: 19 goals and 37 assists
  • Mika Zibanejad: 21 goals and 26 assists
  • Vincent Trocheck: 11 goals and 20 assists
  • Igor Shesterkin: 17-12-4 record, .913 save percentage, 82 goals given up
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