Are the LA Kings showing an act of defiance?
The LA Kings are currently in a mini crisis. After two winless NHL games in a row, they now face the NY Rangers during the week. The bookmakers with a German licence nevertheless see the hosts from LA as favourites and are offering odds of 2.45 on Los Angeles Kings vs. New York Rangers for tip 1.
The host’s role as favourite is mainly due to their recent home record. Since the last home defeat against the Winnipeg Jets, the LA Kings have won five matches in a row at the “Crypto.com Arena”. Against the visitors from New York, LA is now aiming for the next win.
Los Angeles Kings – Statistics & current form
The LA Kings are among the favourites for the playoffs this season. So far, the top-flight NHL franchise from Los Angeles has had a commanding start to the season and is statistically the third strongest team in the Western Conference. Only the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights have had a better start to the season so far.
Twelve of LA Kings’ 24 points so far have come at home. In a total of nine home games, LA has only lost three times. The last time was just under a month ago against the Jets. Since then, the LA Kings have won five in a row, scoring an average of more than three goals per NHL game. It is quite possible that this will be continued against the NY Rangers.
Looking at the most recent H2H between the two NHL franchises, it is quite obvious to bet on the LA Kings vs. the New York Rangers. After all, the Kings have won each of their last four home games against the Rangers since March 2017.
New York Rangers – Statistics & current form
The NY Rangers have been difficult to classify so far this season. After 19 games, the Rangers have already lost six games, but Head Coach Gallant’s team is still in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. This means that the NY Rangers are still on course for the play-offs.
A close loss in Seattle was followed by a hard-fought win at the San Jose Sharks. The NY Rangers won 2-1 against the twelfth-placed team in the Western Conference and thus celebrated their ninth victory of the season. The Rangers were also able to improve on their recent statistics.
With only 52 goals conceded in 19 matchdays, the Rangers have one of the best defences in the Eastern Conference. Whether those statistics will be backed up against the LA Kings remains questionable, however. In the last four away games with the Kings, the Rangers have conceded at least three goals.
Los Angeles Kings – New York Rangers Tip
The LA Kings are looking to make amends after two bitter defeats. In doing so, the NY Rangers come in quite handy. Not only because the Kings have won their last five home games at the “Crypto.com Arena”, but also because the last four home games against the NY Rangers have been won season-wide.
The winning streak should continue in the upcoming match. We dare to bet on the LA Kings vs. New York Rangers at reasonable odds on the hosts from LA and use four out of ten possible units.
