NY Rangers (34-31-6) at Los Angeles (39-21-9)
- When: Mar 25 2025, 10:30 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TV: MSG
Game Preview – Rangers at Kings
Game Snapshot
The Los Angeles Kings host the New York Rangers in a pivotal late-season matchup on Tuesday night. The Kings come in as -160 moneyline favorites, with the total set at 5.5 goals.
Los Angeles Kings Outlook
Los Angeles has been nearly unbeatable at home recently, riding a six-game win streak on their own ice and collecting points in 14 straight at Crypto.com Arena. Over the weekend, they embarrassed both the Hurricanes and Bruins with back-to-back 7-2 victories, showcasing their offensive firepower and deep roster contributions.
Adrian Kempe, closing in on another 30-goal season, has been in a groove during the homestand, while Anze Kopitar and Quentin Byfield have added consistent scoring threats. Byfield, in particular, has found his rhythm at home, scoring in seven straight home games.
The Kings’ defense has been just as impressive, ranking near the top of the league in fewest goals allowed per game and especially stingy in the first period. With their sights set on locking down playoff positioning and potentially catching Vegas in the division, expect a focused, motivated effort on home ice.
New York Rangers Outlook
The Rangers are still clawing for wild-card positioning in the Eastern Conference but haven’t shown enough consistency of late. While they managed a much-needed 5-3 comeback win over Vancouver on Saturday, they were massively outshot and continue to struggle generating offense — with multiple games under 25 shots in their last 10.
Artemi Panarin and Adam Fox continue to lead the charge offensively, but the Rangers’ depth scoring has been unreliable. They’ll also be missing key forward Sam Carrick, further thinning an already inconsistent forward group.
New York’s last trip to L.A. ended in a lopsided 5-1 loss back in December, and their current form suggests they’ll need to play a near-perfect game to avoid a repeat.
Betting Predictions
Moneyline: Kings (-160) – Given their dominant form at home and offensive balance, expect the Kings to take care of business in regulation.
Puck Line: Kings -1.5 (+163) – With back-to-back blowout wins, they’re in good position to cover the spread.
Total: Over 5.5 (+102) – Despite New York’s offensive inconsistency, L.A. can score in bunches, and the Rangers will be pressing.
Player Props to Watch
Adrian Kempe (LA): Strong candidate to score, given his recent form and goal streak at home.
Artemi Panarin (NYR): Likely to tally a point if New York finds any scoring chances — he’s the spark.
Final Score Prediction:
Kings 4, Rangers 2
Look for L.A. to extend their home dominance and further secure their playoff position.
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
