NY Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/20/2024]

The Los Angeles Kings will face the NY Rangers in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 10:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Rangers vs. Kings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Rangers vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Rangers and Kings 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Kings a 53% chance of defeating the Rangers.

According to our model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

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Rangers vs. Kings Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Rangers	Kings
Puck Line	+1.5 (-225)	-1.5 (+195)
Moneyline	+110	-128
Total	o6 (-115)	u6 (-105)

• The Kings are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +195 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -225.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -128. That means you can risk $128 to win $100 for a total payout of $228 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +110, where you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Rangers vs. Kings Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kings -1.5	+195
Moneyline	Rangers	+110
Total	Under 6	-105

Even though the Rangers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Kings -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

And while the Kings are more likely to win the game, taking the Rangers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

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Rangers vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Kings?

According to our model, NY's Mika Zibanejad is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Kings.

Our projections give Zibanejad a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Rangers star is a 35.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	First Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	7.6%
Artemi Panarin	6.6%
Chris Kreider	6.4%
Vincent Trocheck	4.2%
Alexis Lafreniere	3.8%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	First Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	6.4%
Trevor Moore	6.1%
Kevin Fiala	6.0%
Anze Kopitar	4.5%
Quinton Byfield	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Rangers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mika Zibanejad	35.7%
Artemi Panarin	32.7%
Chris Kreider	32.3%
Vincent Trocheck	24.4%
Alexis Lafreniere	21.2%

Los Angeles Kings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adrian Kempe	30.6%
Trevor Moore	30.1%
Kevin Fiala	28.1%
Anze Kopitar	22.7%
Quinton Byfield	21.1%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Rangers vs. Kings on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Rangers vs. Kings Game Information

Saturday's game between the Kings and Rangers at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: NY Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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Conclusion

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