New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 1/20/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings meet Tuesday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.

New York Rangers Recap

The New York Rangers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-3 loss at the hands of Anaheim last time out to sit at 21-23-6 this season. After this game, the Rangers will head on the road for a game against the Sharks.

Rangers Lose 8 Of Last 10

Artemi Panarin has 56 points with 19 goals and 37 assists while Adam Fox has 28 points with 24 assists. JT Miller has 30 points with 11 goals and 19 assists while Will Cuylle has 24 points with 10 goals and 14 assists and Mika Zibanejad has 47 points with 21 goals and 26 assists. Alexis Lafreniere also has 28 points with 18 assists as well this season. Igor Shesterkin has gone 17-12-4 with a 2.45 GAA and a .913 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 3-10-2 with a 3.13 GAA and an .887 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season.

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to shake off from a 2-1 OT loss at the hands of Anaheim last time out to sit at 19-16-13 this season. After this game, Los Angeles will head on the road for a game against St. Louis.

Kings Lose 4 In A Row

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 37 points including 17 goals and 20 assists while Quinton Byfield has 28 points with 9 goals and 19 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 34 points with 17 goals and 17 assists while Corey Perry has 23 points with 10 goals and 13 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 23 points with 6 goals and 17 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 21 points with 6 goals and 15 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 16 points with 14 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 22 points with 12 goals and 10 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 12-9-9 with a 2.48 GAA and a .905 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 7-6-4 with a 2.60 GAA and a .903 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.

New York Rangers @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: January 20, 2026

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Rangers have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The favorites have won each of the Rangers’ last seven games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Rangers’ last five games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Kings have won the third period in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Kings have lost each of their last five games as favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Rangers have won four of their last five games as an away underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Kings’ last 10 games.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last eight games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last eight Tuesday home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eleven of the last 12 Tuesday games at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last six road games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Rangers and Kings.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Rangers.
• Anze Kopitar has recorded an assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Adrian Kempe ranks T2nd in the league for shootout goals (4) this season.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has scored at least one goal in three of the Rangers’ last four road games.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded an assist in each of his last 10 appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.54).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.71).
• The New York Rangers rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.66).
• The New York Rangers rank 32nd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (8).

New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

I’m on the Kings here. I know these two are both struggling, but the thing is that the Rangers are a disaster and have gone so far as to admit to the fans that the retooling/rebuilding is starting in the Big Apple. The Kings have lost 4 straight, but they’ve been competitive in a lot of them and a lot more competitive that the Kings have been. Give me Los Angeles.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Los Angeles -145