Kings vs Rangers Prediction, Picks & NHL Odds (Oct. 26)

• Los Angeles heads to Madison Square Garden on Monday with a penalty kill stuck at 65.5%
• Dylan Garand and Darcy Kuemper are the Kings vs Rangers projected starters in a battle of .900 and .890 save percentages
• See my Kings vs Rangers prediction, picks and NHL odds for Oct. 26 below

The New York Rangers host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday at Madison Square Garden in a cross-conference meeting. The Rangers have played 13 games so far, scoring 3.15 goals per night. The Kings have managed only 2.33 per game through nine outings, and that gap shows up all over the stat sheet.

Los Angeles has also struggled to keep the puck out, allowing 3.56 goals per game. New York gives up 2.77, and its penalty kill has been a strength early. Special teams could swing this one, with the Kings converting just 14.8% of their power plays.

Prediction markets have the Rangers priced as home favorites in the latest NHL odds, and the player markets offer a couple of angles worth exploring. My Kings vs Rangers prediction and picks are below, along with a full look at the odds for Monday.

Kings vs Rangers Prediction

• Rangers Moneyline (56¢ on Polymarket)

My Kings vs Rangers prediction is New York to win at home. A 56¢ Rangers contract implies a 56% chance and pays $1 if they win, a 44¢ profit per contract. New York has outscored opponents on average this season, while Los Angeles has been outscored by more than a goal per game.

Kings vs Rangers Key Stats

The penalty kill is the biggest gap in this matchup. New York kills 92.3% of its penalties, while Los Angeles sits at 65.5%. The Rangers also hold the edge with the man advantage at 18.9%, compared to 14.8% for a Kings unit that has struggled to cash in.

Dylan Garand is projected to start for New York, though nothing is confirmed yet. He carries a 2.65 GAA and .900 save percentage. Darcy Kuemper is the projected Kings starter, sitting at a 3.55 GAA and .890 save percentage, so the crease edge leans toward the home side.

Adam Fox has piled up 16 points for New York, and Alexis Lafreniere has 15 points, including nine goals. That scoring depth gives the Rangers more ways to hurt a Kings team allowing 29.1 shots per game, the higher mark of these two clubs.

Kings vs Rangers Picks

• Artemi Panarin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-150 at theScore Bet)

I’m starting my Kings vs Rangers picks with Artemi Panarin’s shot volume. He has 29 shots through nine games, an average of about 3.2 per contest, to go with six goals and three assists. The -150 price carries a 60% implied chance, and his average sits comfortably above the line.

Los Angeles needs offense badly, and Panarin and Adrian Kempe have been busy, with 29 and 28 shots in nine games. If the Kings fall behind on the road, I expect Panarin to keep firing. You can compare more shot markets on our NHL Player Props page.

• Mika Zibanejad Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-110 at theScore Bet)

Wrapping up my Kings vs Rangers picks, I’m taking Mika Zibanejad Over 2.5 shots at -110. That price requires a hit rate of about 52.4% to break even. Zibanejad has three goals and eight assists for 11 points this season.

The matchup does the work here. Los Angeles allows 29.1 shots per game, and its 3.56 goals-against mark points to a defense that’s giving up chances. Against a projected starter with an .890 save percentage, I like Zibanejad’s chances of testing Kuemper often.

Kings vs Rangers Odds

The latest Kings vs Rangers odds on Polymarket price New York at 56¢ and Los Angeles at 45¢. A winning contract pays $1; a losing contract pays nothing, before any applicable fees.

The Rangers -1.5 puck line trades at 34¢, a 34% implied shot at winning by two or more goals. The Kings +1.5 sits at 67¢. On the total, Over 5.5 goals is 54¢ and Under 5.5 is 48¢, so the market leans slightly toward a higher-scoring game.

Prediction market prices as of Oct. 25 via Polymarket. Prop prices are from theScore Bet and may move before puck drop. Compare available platforms in our list of prediction market apps.