Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers

Monday, October 26, 2026 7:00 PM ET Game 17081282
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Game Analysis

The New York Rangers host the Los Angeles Kings on Monday, October 26, 2026. Looking at the team records, the Rangers hold a solid 7-5, while the Kings are struggling at 2-5. This suggests the home team has the edge in recent performance.

The betting lines reflect this too. The Rangers are favorites with a moneyline of -135, meaning you need to bet $135 to win $100 on them outright. The Kings are underdogs at +114, so a $100 bet would win $114 if they pull off the upset.

The spread is set at 1.5 goals. The away spread for the Kings is +1.5 at -230, which means you’d have to bet $230 to win $100 if you take the Kings with the extra 1.5 goals. Meanwhile, the Rangers -1.5 is priced at +190, offering a bigger payout but requiring the Rangers to win by at least two goals.

The total goals line is 5.5. The over is -130, so it’s slightly more expensive to bet that the combined goals will be six or more. The under is +110, suggesting a modest value if you think the game will be tighter and lower scoring.

Given the Rangers’ better record and home advantage, they look like the safer moneyline bet. But if you want more payout and believe the Kings can keep it close, the +1.5 spread on Los Angeles offers some protection. The total leans slightly toward a higher-scoring game, but either way, expect a competitive matchup.

Analysis updated October 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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