Betting Trends New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings

The upcoming NHL showdown on January 20, 2026, features the N.Y. Rangers Rangers visiting the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. This game is set to be a thrilling contest in the 2025-26 NHL season, with both teams eager to tip the scales in their favor.

Los Angeles Kings enter this matchup with a 19-29-0 overall record, struggling particularly at home with a 7-17 mark, while the Rangers hold a 21-29-0 record but boast a strong 16-12 away record. The Kings have a powerplay percentage of 3.02%, penalty kill at 8.02%, and 5-on-5 scoring at 4.25, whereas the Rangers slightly edge them with a 2.43% powerplay, 7.51% penalty kill, and 4.59% 5-on-5 scoring. These stats underline a competitive game, but the Kings’ home ice advantage might be crucial.

Starting goalies will be pivotal, with the Kings likely to start their regular netminder, while the Rangers' goalie status is stable despite a few questionable injury notes. The Kings have been underperforming recently, losing several games and failing to cover the spread, whereas the Rangers have been inconsistent but showed offensive firepower in their last outings.

Betting trends favor the Kings as favorites with Moneyline odds at -180 and a puck line of -1.5 at +140, indicating confidence in a Kings win by more than one goal. The total points line is set at 6, with the under favored at -115, reflecting recent low-scoring encounters between these teams.

With the last matchup on March 25, 2025, ending in a 3-1 victory for the Kings, as seen in their last matchup, this game promises to deliver exciting betting opportunities. The game will be broadcast on MSG, ESPN+, and FDSW, providing ample viewing options. These game insights and betting trends help bettors make smart decisions ahead of this compelling NHL fixture.