In the NHL league, a meeting between two teams whose performance this season has been rather disappointing awaits. The Rangers, with 56 points, are currently in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Kings are one of the worst teams in the league this season, occupying the last place in the Western Conference with 43 points.
New York Rangers
Although the Rangers are currently in 12th place, this team still has theoretical chances to fight for a playoff spot. Firstly, they have played 3 fewer games than most of their opponents. Secondly, their performance has significantly improved compared to the beginning of the season. Out of the last 11 games, they have won 7 victories. This is a very good result for this team. It is also worth mentioning that the Rangers are one of the highest-scoring home teams (101 goals scored in 29 games). The situation with defense is worse, but the goal difference is still positive. For this game, the Rangers have no injured players, so the team will be able to play at full strength.
Los Angeles Kings
This team is having a very bad season with no clear signs of improvement. This is especially evident when the Kings play away games. In 32 games, they have suffered 24 losses. The team concedes an exceptionally high number of goals (3.5 per game) and shows the worst defense in away games. The offense also struggles with 2.3 goals per game. Currently, the team is in a slump, having lost 9 out of the last 10 games. All players will be available for this match.
Choice
So, every game at this stage of the season is crucial for the Rangers. Playing at home against the league's underdogs, the Kings, only a victory is expected. Knowing that the Rangers' offense works very well at home and the Kings' defense is tragic in away games, one can expect quite a few goals from the Rangers. The offered odds for this outcome seem relatively high. One could also try -1.5 with 2.40 odds. Another good choice for today is the Bruins' victory with a -1.5 advantage. Good luck.
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