New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/25/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Rangers and Kings. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Rangers.
NEW YORK RANGERS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:30 ET on Tuesday, March 25th.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Based on projections, we have the Kings coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- The Kings should also cover at -1.5
Does New York Have A Chance at Crypto.com Arena?
The Rangers improved to 34-31-6 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, the Rangers covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
Four different Rangers scored in the game, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. The Rangers jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the Islanders scored. The game was put out of reach with Adam Edstrom’s goal in the third period, followed by Panarin’s second goal, which was an empty-netter.
In their 5-2 win over the Islanders, the Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored five times. Artemi Panarin netted his 8th and 9th goals of the season, with his second coming on an empty net. Adam Edstrom added his first goal of the year.
Chris Kreider opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal, while Vincent Trocheck found the net for the 4th time this season. Mika Zibanejad contributed with his 7th and 8th assists.
Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong performance from their last game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. The Rangers will look to tighten up in the second period, as both goals they allowed came in the middle frame.
Will the Kings Come Through as Home Favorites?
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 39-21-9. The Kings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over.
Los Angeles led 3-2 in the third period, but the Blackhawks tied it up with just 31 seconds left. The Kings had a 2-0 lead going into the third period, but gave up 3 goals, including the game-winner in the shootout.
Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year at 8:12 in the third period. Danault also picked up his fourth assist on Laferriere’s second goal.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were held to just three goals. Kevin Fiala added two assists, bringing his season total to five.
Defensively, the Kings struggled late, allowing three goals in the 3rd period, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 85.7%.