Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers Prediction, 12/10/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs New York Rangers

Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG+

The Los Angeles Kings (15-4-3) are headed to Madison Square Garden on Sunday where they will meet the New York Rangers (18-5-1).

The Los Angeles Kings were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets in the last game they played. Los Angeles recorded 2 minutes in the box in this contest. Additionally, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. The Kings had a good offensive outing and it showed in this win. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 4 out of the 39 shots they put on net.

Los Angeles Kings opponents have tallied 69 power play opportunities (30th in the league) and have come away with 8 goals in those chances. The Kings have had 591 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .914. Los Angeles has attempted 726 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.7%. While playing at even strength, the Kings have surrendered 43 goals while scoring 70 when they are on offense. Los Angeles has compiled 78 power play opportunities and they have scored 15 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 19.23%. For the current season, they have 33 points and their points percentage is .750. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 85 goals (6th in the NHL) so far this year and have allowed 51.

The man in goal for this game is Cam Talbot. During his career on the ice, Talbot has accrued 234 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .547. He has a save percentage of .914 during his 25,616 minutes guarding the cage. Talbot has had 13,047 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 11,926 saves. Opponents have notched 1,121 goals against Talbot in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.63. He has amassed a record of 229-160-37 and he was named the starter in 428 games. Talbot has participated in 448 games over the course of his NHL career.

In their last contest, New York opposed the Senators in a matchup where the Rangers took the loss by a final score of 6-2. They had 4 power play attempts in this contest and recorded 1 out of those attempts. The Rangers scored 2 goals of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the season, the New York Rangers have earned 81 goals, 37 points, and a points percentage of .771. They have allowed 65 goals to be scored by way of 53 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they were shorthanded. The Rangers have earned 59 goals at even strength and 22 goals (6th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 74 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 29.73%. New York has attempted 725 shots (21st in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.17%, while allowing the opposition 722 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.81% on their oppositions 79 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.0%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Igor Shesterkin protecting the goal. Opponents are averaging 2.41 goals per contest and he has surrendered 402 goals altogether. Shesterkin's quality start rate sits at 66.7% and he has 112 quality starts in his pro career. He has made the start in 168 contests and has played 10,024 minutes. Shesterkin is the owner of a career record of 109-47-15 and has played in 173 contests. He has accounted for 4,799 saves out of 5,201 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .923.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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