Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres prediction
Los Angeles Kings 2–, Buffalo Sabres 3
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Puck drop 16:00 ET
1X2 2.801X2 2.10
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Team
1st
2nd
3rd
LAK
0
1
1
BUF
1
1
1
48%Los Angeles win · 37% in regulationLAK
Overtime or shootout · 23%OT / SO 23%
52%Buffalo win · 40% in regulationBUF
Chance to win · 37% and 40% in regulation
Forsberg A.StartedSV 90.8% · GAA 2.56 · 1-7-2
Luukkonen U.StartedSV 87.5% · GAA 3.30 · 3-4-3
Best tip of the gameBest tip
Handicap
Won
Kings +1.5
odds up 1.38
Confidence67%
All predictions
9 picks graded · Average confidence 62%Full game
- 1X2WonSabresodds down 2.27Confidence 51%
- Over/UnderWonO4.51.37Confidence 70%
- Best tip of the game: HandicapWonKings +1.5odds up 1.38Confidence 67%
- Winner (incl. OT)WonSabresodds down 1.78Confidence 53%
- Double chanceWonSabres or drawodds down 1.42Confidence 66%
- Draw no betWonSabresodds down 1.76Confidence 53%
- Both teams to score (GG/NG)WonYes1.08Confidence 89%
1st period
- 1st period 1X2WonSabresodds down 2.70Confidence 51%
- 1st period Over/UnderLostO1.5odds down 1.79Confidence 55%
How to read the picks
Confidence is the model’s own score for a pick, out of 100. It is not a probability, but picks with higher confidence have won more often. The score details show the model’s probability instead — they are not picks.
Why some of these picks carry a lower confidence: the league is not yet proven in the model’s replay; no record yet for this market in the model’s replay.
Predicted final score
What the picks are derived from. Not a bet.Kings 2–3
Sabres
Total goalsTotal
5
Actual 5
Draw after 60 minDraw
23%
Decided in regulation
Buffalo to winTo win
52%
BUF won
Score details
- Correct scoreWon2–3After 60 min2–33%chance
- 1st period correct scoreLost0–21st period0–17%chance
- Highest scoring periodLost3rd periodMost goalsTie · 2nd & 3rd30%chance
Score breakdown
- After 60 minutes 2-3
- By period 0-2, 0-0, 2-1
- Likeliest 2-3 (3%), 3-4 (2%), 4-5 (1%)
Team stats
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Shots & goaltending
Special teams
Possession & hits
Built on 20+ games of full box scores a team — no betting odds in it
Season so far
Season and recent form
Season
Los Angeles Kings
Buffalo Sabres
Los Angeles Kings
Buffalo Sabres
Season recordLos Angeles Kings 4-6-2Buffalo Sabres 6-4-3
Home / road splitLos Angeles Kings 1-3-0Buffalo Sabres 3-1-3
StreakLos Angeles Kings W1Buffalo Sabres W2
RestLos Angeles Kings 1 dayBuffalo Sabres 1 day
Goals forLos Angeles Kings 2.8Buffalo Sabres 3.1
Goals againstLos Angeles Kings 3.5Buffalo Sabres 3.6
In the standingsLos Angeles Kings 7thBuffalo Sabres 6th
Per game · last 10 each
Goal differential per gameLos Angeles Kings −0.3Buffalo Sabres −0.5
Goals forLos Angeles Kings 2.6Buffalo Sabres 3.0
Goals againstLos Angeles Kings 2.9Buffalo Sabres 3.5
Shots on goalLos Angeles Kings 26.9Buffalo Sabres 27.8
Shots againstLos Angeles Kings 28.0Buffalo Sabres 29.0
Shooting %Los Angeles Kings 9.7%Buffalo Sabres 10.8%
Save %Los Angeles Kings 91.1%Buffalo Sabres 87.9%
Power-play %Los Angeles Kings 12.2%Buffalo Sabres 15.0%
Penalty kill %Los Angeles Kings 80.5%Buffalo Sabres 69.8%
Faceoff %Los Angeles Kings 49.8%Buffalo Sabres 46.0%
Penalty minutesLos Angeles Kings 11.2Buffalo Sabres 10.3
HitsLos Angeles Kings 22.0Buffalo Sabres 18.9
Blocked shotsLos Angeles Kings 14.5Buffalo Sabres 13.9
Per game · LAK at home, BUF away
Goal differential per gameLos Angeles Kings −0.7Buffalo Sabres +0.1
Goals forLos Angeles Kings 2.6Buffalo Sabres 3.9
Goals againstLos Angeles Kings 3.3Buffalo Sabres 3.8
Shots on goalLos Angeles Kings 29.0Buffalo Sabres 28.0
Shots againstLos Angeles Kings 25.1Buffalo Sabres 30.3
Shooting %Los Angeles Kings 9.0%Buffalo Sabres 13.9%
Save %Los Angeles Kings 88.8%Buffalo Sabres 88.1%
Power-play %Los Angeles Kings 10.0%Buffalo Sabres 16.4%
Penalty kill %Los Angeles Kings 84.2%Buffalo Sabres 77.2%
Faceoff %Los Angeles Kings 53.6%Buffalo Sabres 47.1%
Penalty minutesLos Angeles Kings 11.6Buffalo Sabres 15.2
HitsLos Angeles Kings 25.9Buffalo Sabres 20.4
Blocked shotsLos Angeles Kings 16.6Buffalo Sabres 12.4
Per-game figures from the games with full stats, all competitions.
Head-to-head
Kings 1–3
Sabres
Goals a gameGoals
3.8
LAK 1.3 · BUF 2.5
Over 6.0 goalsOver 6.0
0 of 4
This game’s line
Past 60 minutesOvertime
0 of 4
All decided in regulation
- Mar 21, 2026: Los Angeles Kings 1, Buffalo Sabres 4.
- Jan 29, 2026: Buffalo Sabres 4, Los Angeles Kings 1.
- Nov 20, 2024: Los Angeles Kings 0, Buffalo Sabres 1.
- Oct 10, 2024: Buffalo Sabres 1, Los Angeles Kings 3.
Last five games
Kings
3-2-0 - Win, 6–5 against Ottawa Senators, after overtime, Oct 29. Odds: Kings 2.60, Senators 2.31.
- Loss, 1–2 at Chicago Blackhawks, Oct 27. Odds: Blackhawks 2.40, Kings 2.45.
- Win, 6–3 at New York Rangers, Oct 26. Odds: Rangers 2.15, Kings 2.80.
- Loss, 1–3 at New Jersey Devils, Oct 24. Odds: Devils 1.91, Kings 3.33.
- Win, 3–2 at New York Islanders, after overtime, Oct 22. Odds: Islanders 2.50, Kings 2.40.
Sabres
2-1-2 - Win, 7–6 at Anaheim Ducks, Oct 29. Odds: Ducks 2.94, Sabres 2.05.
- Win, 2–0 at San Jose Sharks, Oct 27. Odds: Sharks 2.90, Sabres 1.96.
- Overtime loss, 3–4 at Washington Capitals, after overtime, Oct 24. Odds: Capitals 2.20, Sabres 2.60.
- Loss, 1–3 against Philadelphia Flyers, Oct 21. Odds: Sabres 1.75, Flyers 3.65.
- Overtime loss, 3–4 at Montreal Canadiens, after overtime, Oct 17. Odds: Canadiens 2.13, Sabres 2.82.
Each side’s last five, every competition — W a win, L a loss, OT a loss after overtime or a shootout. Beside each team, its goals and its 1X2 odds before puck drop; the odds that came in are lit (none after overtime: the draw).
Game timeline
1st period0-1
- 05:24 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Perry C. Slashing
- 06:35 Goal PPG Buffalo Sabres: Quinn J. assists: Benson Z., Dahlin R. 0-1
- 15:11 2 min Buffalo Sabres: Norris J. Slashing
- 15:11 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Edmundson J. Slashing
- 17:53 2 min Buffalo Sabres: Dahlin R. Slashing
2nd period1-1
- 08:46 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Dumoulin B. Slashing
- 12:48 2 min Buffalo Sabres: Crevier L. Holding
- 15:38 Goal Buffalo Sabres: Thompson T. assists: Benson Z., Samuelsson M. 0-2
- 17:14 2 min Buffalo Sabres: McLeod R. Slashing
- 17:24 Goal PPG Los Angeles Kings: Perry C. assists: Moore T., Clarke B. 1-2
- 19:20 2 min Buffalo Sabres: Dahlin R. Cross checking
3rd period1-1
- 01:29 Goal Los Angeles Kings: Lee A. assists: Laughton S., Armia J. 2-2
- 13:29 2 min Los Angeles Kings: Anderson M. Tripping
- 13:40 Goal PPG Buffalo Sabres: Thompson T. assists: Quinn J., Dahlin R. 2-3
- 16:21 2 min Buffalo Sabres: Thompson T. Roughing
- 20:00 2 min Buffalo Sabres: Krebs P. Slashing
Times are the minutes played in each period. PPG power-play goal, SHG short-handed goal, ENG empty-net goal, PS penalty shot. A shootout is won by one goal on the final score.
Key insights
- In goal: Forsberg A. for Los Angeles Kings (1-7-2 in the last 10 starts), Luukkonen U. for Buffalo Sabres (3-4-3 in the last 10 starts).
- 3-1 in the last 4 meetings for Buffalo Sabres.
- Save % gap: Los Angeles Kings 91.1%, Buffalo Sabres 87.9% over their recent games.
- 3.8 goals per meeting across the last 4 head-to-head games; the total is 6.
How the odds moved
| Market | Opening | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2: 1 (LAK) | 2.80 | 2.80 | No change |
| 1X2: X (draw) | 4.10 | 4.10 | No change |
| 1X2: 2 (BUF) | 2.10 | 2.10 | No change |
| Over/Under line | 5.5 | 6 | Line raised |
| Handicap LAK | +1.5 | +1.5 | No change |
Opening and current odds from the bookmakers we track; the handicap line is shown from the home team’s side.
NHL standings
Regular Season · Pacific Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers |
19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 29 | .763 | 78 | 56 | +22 |
| 2 |  Vegas Golden Knights |
19 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 26 | .684 | 64 | 51 | +13 |
| 3 |  Anaheim Ducks |
18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 21 | .583 | 69 | 66 | +3 |
| 4 |  Seattle Kraken |
16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 19 | .594 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 5 |  Calgary Flames |
18 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 17 | .472 | 46 | 63 | −17 |
| 6 |  San Jose Sharks |
20 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 17 | .425 | 51 | 71 | −20 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings |
16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 12 | .375 | 45 | 55 | −10 |
| 8 |  Vancouver Canucks |
20 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 7 | .175 | 56 | 90 | −34 |
Regular Season · Atlantic Division
| # | Team | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | P% | GF | GA | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston Bruins |
18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 27 | .750 | 68 | 41 | +27 |
| 2 |  Montreal Canadiens |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 26 | .722 | 62 | 55 | +7 |
| 3 |  Tampa Bay Lightning |
17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 24 | .706 | 63 | 53 | +10 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Senators |
19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 24 | .632 | 60 | 57 | +3 |
| 5 |  Florida Panthers |
19 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 22 | .579 | 60 | 56 | +4 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres |
17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 19 | .559 | 50 | 57 | −7 |
| 7 |  Toronto Maple Leafs |
20 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 18 | .450 | 67 | 70 | −3 |
| 8 |  Detroit Red Wings |
19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | .447 | 51 | 59 | −8 |
- Playoffs
Pts points, on the league’s own system — the table is sorted by them. W/L/OTL wins, regulation losses, overtime and shootout losses · GP played · P% points share · GF/GA goals for and against · +/− difference.
Los Angeles Kings host Buffalo Sabres in the NHL on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Who wins after 60 minutes, by how many goals, and how many goals in total — our 1X2, handicap and over/under picks come from one model, and every pick is marked won or lost for everyone to see. The model uses projected goals and shots, the starting goalies, recent form, the standings and the bookmakers’ current odds.