Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/16

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The Los Angeles Kings will visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Monday, March 16, 2026. This game is part of the NHL regular season. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+ starting at 7:00 PM.

The Kings have a record of 27-24-15 this season. They rank 10th in the Western Conference. The Rangers have a record of 28-30-8, sitting 16th in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will look to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Kings vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine -117, New York Rangers MoneyLine -101

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have shown mixed results in recent games. They lost to the New Jersey Devils 6-4 despite having 31 shots on goal. Anze Kopitar and Artemi Panarin led the offense, each scoring multiple points in the game.

Against the New York Islanders, the Kings won a close 3-2 game. Darcy Kuemper was key, making 21 saves on 23 shots. Adrian Kempe and Trevor Moore also contributed with goals in this game.

The Kings have been solid on offense this season, ranking 25th in goals and assists. They are also strong defensively, with 938 blocks ranking 16th in the league. Goalie Darcy Kuemper has 916 saves, though he has not yet recorded a shutout.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have been strong in their recent games. They have won their last four games, including a 4-2 win against the Minnesota Wild. In that game, Vladislav Gavrikov had one goal and two assists.

The Rangers’ offense has been effective, scoring six goals against the Winnipeg Jets. Alexis Lafrenière and Gabe Perreault each contributed with a goal and an assist. The Rangers also put up a solid defensive effort with 18 blocks.

Mika Zibanejad is a key player for the Rangers. He has 27 goals and 35 assists this season. Vincent Trocheck has also been active with 13 goals and 33 assists in 51 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are favored to win against the New York Rangers with a moneyline of -117. The Kings have strong skater stats, ranking 25th in goals and assists. The projected score is Kings 3, Rangers 2, so picking the Kings to win straight up is a solid choice.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 with odds of -125 for the over. Both teams have shown decent scoring ability, with the Kings scoring 172 goals and the Rangers 186 goals this season. The projected total score is 5, so the recommendation is to take the under at 5.5.