Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Los Angeles

NY Rangers

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In an exciting upcoming NHL matchup on January 20, 2026, the Los Angeles Kings will face off against the New York Rangers at home. Both teams have struggled lately, with only one win each in their last five matches, making this game a crucial opportunity for both to turn their recent form around.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the Los Angeles Kings with odds of 1.85 for a home win compared to 3.54 for an away win for the New York Rangers. Our model prediction also leans towards the home team, giving them a 50.1% chance of securing the victory. However, with a significant 27.3% chance of an away win and 22.6% chance of a draw, the outcome remains uncertain.

Tactically, the Los Angeles Kings will need to capitalize on their home advantage and defensive strength to secure the win, while the New York Rangers will look to exploit any weaknesses in their opponent’s defense. With both teams hungry for a victory, this matchup promises to be a closely contested battle until the final buzzer.

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Los Angeles
50.6%		 Draw
22.4%		 NY Rangers
27%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Los Angeles Kings: 1.93% New York Rangers: 0.28%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.94 4.27 3.56
Pinnacle 1.85 4.28 3.54

Latest Results

17.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT
16.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Anaheim Ducks – 2:3 penalties
14.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:3 OT
12.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Dallas Stars – 1:3
10.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – Los Angeles Kings – 3:4 penalties		 17.01.26 Philadelphia Flyers – New York Rangers – 3:6
14.01.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 4:8
12.01.26 New York Rangers – Seattle Kraken – 2:4
10.01.26 Boston Bruins – New York Rangers – 10:2
08.01.26 New York Rangers – Buffalo Sabres – 2:5

Facts

  • This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 10 and 16).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 3.
  • Both teams are currently in poor form.
  • Los Angeles may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Los Angeles will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Los Angeles won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 57:57. (average 2.9:2.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Los Angeles won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 29:24. (average 2.9:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.03.25 Los Angeles Kings – New York Rangers – 3:1
    14.12.24 New York Rangers – Los Angeles Kings – 1:5
    20.01.24 Los Angeles Kings – New York Rangers – 2:1
    10.12.23 New York Rangers – Los Angeles Kings – 4:1
    26.02.23 New York Rangers – Los Angeles Kings – 5:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 46 30 3 8 5 185:110 74
    2 Dallas Stars 48 23 4 9 12 162:135 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 49 18 9 9 13 155:140 63
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 47 17 7 12 11 160:145 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 49 19 5 8 17 165:158 56
    6 Utah Mammoth 49 19 6 4 20 153:135 54
    7 San Jose Sharks 47 13 11 3 20 148:168 51
    8 Seattle Kraken 47 15 6 9 17 130:141 51
    9 Anaheim Ducks 48 14 10 3 21 158:172 51
    10 Los Angeles Kings 48 12 7 13 16 125:136 51
    11 Nashville Predators 48 16 7 4 21 138:161 50
    12 Calgary Flames 48 17 4 4 23 126:143 46
    13 St. Louis Blues 48 18 1 8 21 120:163 46
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 48 15 4 7 22 133:154 45
    15 Winnipeg Jets 47 17 2 6 22 144:148 44
    16 Vancouver Canucks 48 10 6 5 27 126:176 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 49 21 9 4 15 171:144 64
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 46 23 6 4 13 162:119 62
    3 Detroit Red Wings 49 21 8 4 16 153:150 62
    4 Montreal Canadiens 49 17 10 7 15 168:164 61
    5 Boston Bruins 49 21 7 2 19 164:150 58
    6 Buffalo Sabres 47 20 6 5 16 157:148 57
    7 New York Islanders 48 17 9 5 17 141:134 57
    8 Toronto Maple Leafs 48 17 7 8 16 162:158 56
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 47 18 4 11 14 150:144 55
    10 Washington Capitals 49 21 3 6 19 157:143 54
    11 Florida Panthers 47 22 3 3 19 145:156 53
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 47 15 7 8 17 141:149 52
    13 Columbus Blue Jackets 48 13 9 7 19 148:160 51
    14 Ottawa Senators 47 17 5 6 19 156:159 50
    15 New Jersey Devils 48 16 8 2 22 127:149 50
    16 New York Rangers 49 14 7 6 22 132:150 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.69%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.63 (11.01%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.59%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.4%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (8%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11 (7.63%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.09%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 22 (3.82%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 28.5 (2.95%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.93%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.65%)

    13. New Jersey Devils: 59 (1.42%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.38%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 64 (1.31%)

    16. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.18%)

    17. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 96 (0.87%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 113.5 (0.74%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.56%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.56%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.42%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.26%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.26%)

    29. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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