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New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 3/25/25 NHL Picks

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Los Angeles Kings (39-21-9) vs New York Rangers (34-31-6)

March 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM EDT

The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -175 / New York Rangers +145 — Over/Under: 5.5

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The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings meet on Tuesday in NHL action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction. This article will include a New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Pick.

New York Rangers Betting Preview 

The New York Rangers lost to the Maple Leafs, beat the Canucks, and they play the Ducks, Sharks, and Wild next. The Rangers need a win after losing seven of their last 10 games. 

The New York Rangers are averaging 2.99 goals per game and are scoring 18.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Artemi Panarin leads New York with 31 goals, Adam Fox has 46 assists, and Vincent Trocheck has 174 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Rangers are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 82.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Igor Shesterkin has allowed 142 goals on 1,526 shots faced, and Jonathan Quick has given up 60 goals on 577 shots.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview 

The Los Angeles Kings beat the Hurricanes and Bruins, and they play the Avs, Maple Leafs, and Sharks next. The Kings have won eight of their last nine games and have outscored opponents 17-5 in their last three games. 

The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 15.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 29 goals, Anze Kopitar has 38 assists and Kevin Fiala has 198 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.52 goals per game and are killing 81.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 87 goals on 1,047 shots faced, while David Rittich has allowed 73 goals on 654 shots.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

  • The Kings have won each of their last six home games.
  • The Rangers have lost four of their last five night games at Crypto.com Arena.
  • The Kings have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
  • The Rangers have lost the first period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the New York Rangers will win

  • The Rangers have won seven of their last nine games as underdogs following a home win.
  • The Rangers have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last three games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Los Angeles Kings rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.82%).
  • The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.61).
  • The New York Rangers rank 1st in the league in short-handed goals this season (14).
  • The New York Rangers rank T2nd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).

New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Injury Report 

Trevor Moore is questionable for the Kings.

The New York Rangers will be without Adam Edstrom and Arthur Kaliyev, while Sam Carrick is questionable.

New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction

The Rangers are finding ways to win games here and there, but nothing with them is consistent. It’s hard to take the Rangers seriously, and they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games. The Kings are enjoying their best stretch of the season, and they’re 25-3-4 on their home ice. It’s hard to step in front of the Kings in their current form and with their success at home. The Kings are rolling at both ends of the ice, and that should continue against a Rangers team that’s having issues finishing games and showing up on a night-to-night basis. Of course, give me the PL to shave down the price.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5

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