Vincent Trocheck Assists Prediction: Under 0.5 vs Kings — March 16 NHL Pick
Vincent Trocheck's assists prop is a sharp Under play on tonight's NHL slate. The New York Rangers face the Los Angeles Kings on March 16, and our model projects Trocheck to struggle generating secondary scoring chances in this matchup. We're backing the Under 0.5 assists at -135 odds.
Vincent Trocheck Stats & Recent Form
Trocheck has been inconsistent as a playmaker this season, averaging just 0.62 assists per game over his last five contests. The Rangers center has seen his ice time fluctuate, and his assist production has cratered in recent weeks as New York's offensive system has tightened up defensively. Against bottom-tier pass-catchers and with the Kings' aggressive forecheck, Trocheck figures to be more focused on possession and survival than threading passes through traffic.
Matchup Analysis: New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles ranks 12th in the league in penalty-kill efficiency and plays a suffocating defensive system that limits opponent playmaking opportunities. The Kings' depth on defense has held opposing centers to just 0.58 assists per game over the last 10 games. Vegas has this line tight at -110 moneyline, signaling a defensive, low-scoring affair where secondary scoring dries up entirely.
Our Trocheck Assists Prop Pick for March 16
We're backing the Under 0.5 assists at -135. Trocheck's assist rate has dipped significantly against defensive-minded opponents, and the Kings' system is built to neutralize playmakers like him. His Vincent Trocheck prop prediction leans heavily Under in this matchup—expect the Rangers center to register zero helpers tonight. This is a solid DFS fade as well, as Trocheck's upside is capped in a grind-it-out game.
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