Away Team
Record 2-7
Last 5 2-3 last five
ATS 4-5-0 ATS
Road 2-1-2 road
Standings
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Schedule
Puck Drop Countdown
10:44:19
Start Time 7:10 PM EST
Date 26, 2026
Venue Madison Square Garden
Where To Watch NHL Network
Where To Stream Fubo
Season Series First meeting; series tied 0-0.

New York is unbeaten in six home games, but Los Angeles has won five straight meetings. With the Rangers favored and missing key goaltenders, the puck line and Artemi Panarin shot volume deserve scrutiny.

Home Team
Record 7-6
Last 5 1-4 last five
ATS 8-5-0 ATS
Home 6-0-0 home
Analysis Updated: 7:25 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 7:25 AM ET
Odds Updated: 8:19 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
NYR -1.5
Open: NYR -1.5
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Moneyline
NYR -135
Open: NYR -135
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Total
5.5
Open: 5.5
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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
Artemi Panarin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal
Artemi Panarin Over 2.5 shots: he has cleared that threshold in seven of nine games. Panarin Over 2.5 shots benefits from a Rangers goaltending group depleted by injuries. Panarin Over 2.5 shots aligns with top-line usage and added scoring responsibility without Fiala.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | NYR -1.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetOnline.ag | NYR -128
Best Over Line
FanDuel | 5.5
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | LA +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
Fanatics | LA +115
Best Under Line
BetMGM | 6
Updated 8:19 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +112
NYR -134
O 5.5
U 5.5
DraftKingsLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +114
NYR -135
O 5.5
U 5.5
BetMGMLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +110
NYR -135
O 6
U 6
BetRiversLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +112
NYR -134
O 5.5
U 5.5
FanaticsLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +115
NYR -140
O 5.5
U 5.5
BovadaLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +110
NYR -130
O 6
U 6
BetOnline.agLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +113
NYR -128
O 5.5
U 5.5
LowVig.agLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +113
NYR -128
O 5.5
U 5.5
MyBookie.agLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +111
NYR -136
O 6
U 6
BetUSLA +1.5
NYR -1.5
LA +110
NYR -130
O 6
U 6
Caesars—LA +115
NYR -136
O 6
U 6

Injury Report

New York is without Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo, leaving its goaltending depth under pressure; Joseph Veleno and Adam Sykora are also out. Los Angeles remains without Kevin Fiala, while Quinton Byfield is day to day with an upper-body issue. Alex Turcotte, Jakub Dvorak and Jan Jenik also appear on the injury report. Confirm starting goalies and Byfield availability before relying on early prices.

Key Players

Los Angeles
Artemi Panarin
Panarin leads Los Angeles with six goals and nine points through nine games.
New York
Alexis Lafreniere
Lafreniere has nine goals and 15 points through 13 Rangers games.

Key Matchup Edge

New York has won all six home games while Los Angeles is 2-1-2 away, making home ice the clearest Rangers edge. However, the injured Rangers goalie group introduces risk for a favorite priced around -135. Los Angeles has won five straight meetings, giving bettors a strong reason to compare moneyline and +1.5 puck-line returns.

3 Things to Watch

  • Rangers backup goaltending against Kings shooters
  • Panarin shot volume and power-play deployment
  • Kings fatigue before Chicago back-to-back

Betting Breakdown

The Rangers enter Monday at 7-5-1 and carry a 6-0-0 home mark, a convincing venue split that helps explain their favorite status. Their latest outing was a 7-4 defeat in Ottawa, following a 5-4 loss in Toronto, so the recent defensive results are less comfortable than the home streak implies. Los Angeles sits at 2-5-2 after a 3-1 setback in New Jersey ended a two-game winning streak over Washington and the Islanders. The Kings have nevertheless collected points in four of five road games. The opening moneyline leaned toward New York, with a 5.5-goal total and a Kings +1.5 puck line carrying substantial juice. New York has covered eight of thirteen puck lines, compared with four of nine for Los Angeles. But the Kings have won five consecutive meetings and twice beat the Rangers last season. Goaltending could determine whether the Rangers convert home advantage into a regulation-margin victory: Shesterkin and Korpisalo are sidelined, while Los Angeles faces its own scoring-depth challenge without Fiala. Monitor confirmed starters, Byfield news, and late price movement before committing.

Los Angeles Betting Outlook

Los Angeles has struggled to start the campaign, going 2-5-2 while scoring 21 goals and conceding 32. Consecutive road wins at Washington and against the Islanders briefly steadied the Kings before New Jersey limited them to one goal on October 24. Their 2-1-2 away record suggests they have remained more competitive on the road than their overall record indicates. Artemi Panarin is the leading scorer, with Adrian Kempe supplying playmaking support. Kevin Fiala is sidelined, and Quinton Byfield is day to day, raising the importance of established top-six production. The Kings have won the past five head-to-head games, supporting an underdog case, though their 4-5 puck-line record warrants restraint.

New York Betting Outlook

New York returns to Madison Square Garden with a 7-5-1 record and an impressive 6-0-0 home start. The Rangers have covered eight of thirteen puck lines, and Alexis Lafreniere provides leading goal production with nine tallies. Adam Fox has recorded sixteen assists, helping create chances from the blue line. Still, road losses in Toronto and Ottawa exposed defensive volatility, including seven goals conceded on October 24. The availability of Igor Shesterkin and Joonas Korpisalo remains a major consideration, with alternative goaltending carrying more responsibility. The Rangers are justified favorites on venue form, but a steep -1.5 puck-line demand is harder to endorse against a club that has recently dominated this matchup.

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Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers FAQ

What is the current spread for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

The current home spread is NYR -1.5, while the away spread is LA +1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

The spread opened at NYR -1.5 and is now NYR -1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

The current moneyline is LA +114 / NYR -135.

How far has the moneyline moved for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

The moneyline opened at LA +114 / NYR -135 and is now LA +114 / NYR -135.

What is the current total for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

The current total is 5.5.

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The total opened at 5.5 and is now 5.5.

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What is the best free prop bet for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

Artemi Panarin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

What is the biggest matchup edge for Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers?

New York has won all six home games while Los Angeles is 2-1-2 away, making home ice the clearest Rangers edge. However, the injured Rangers goalie group introduces risk for a favorite priced around -135. Los Angeles has won five straight meetings, giving bettors a strong reason to compare moneyline and +1.5 puck-line returns.

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Matchup Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Rangers
Game Date 26, 2026
Venue Madison Square Garden
RECENT COMPLETED PICKS

AI NHL PAST PICKS

23-28 45.1% WIN
GAME
LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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