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NHLSat 31 Oct, 16:00 United States time

Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings prediction

crypto.com Arena

Buffalo SabresAway
3.7 : 2.6
projected goals
Los Angeles KingsHome
72%Sabres
28%Kings
Eagle safe pickKings +3
-429

Quick answer

Our prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings is Buffalo Sabres to win, with a 72% chance. We project Buffalo Sabres 3.7 and Los Angeles Kings 2.6. Our best bet is Kings +3 at -429.

Prediction
Buffalo Sabres to win
Chance
72%
Projected score
Buffalo Sabres 4, Los Angeles Kings 3
Projected total
6.3 goals
Best bet
Kings +3 at -429

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

✓

Eagle safe pick

Kings +3
81% chanceFair price -4292 units
⚡

Eagle bold pick

Kings to win
28% chanceFair price +2561 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Los Angeles Kings 28% and Buffalo Sabres 72%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Los Angeles Kings won 1 of their last 5 and Buffalo Sabres won 2 of their last 5. Buffalo Sabres come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Los Angeles Kings won 3 of their last 10 games at home. Buffalo Sabres won 3 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Los Angeles Kings score 2.5 goals a game and let in 3.2. Buffalo Sabres score 3.0 and let in 3.6. Their recent games average 5.7 and 6.5 goals in total.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Los Angeles Kings won 0 and Buffalo Sabres won 2. The last one ended Los Angeles Kings 1, Buffalo Sabres 4.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Kings +3 has a 81% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Kingsrest between games-5%
  • Sabresteam news-1%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings: Buffalo Sabres are favourites

By the EagleEyeOdds desk

The big picture

Los Angeles Kings host Buffalo Sabres in the NHL on Sat 31 Oct, 16:00 at crypto.com Arena. Our prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings is Buffalo Sabres to win, with a 72% chance. We project Buffalo Sabres 3.7 and Los Angeles Kings 2.6. Our best bet is Kings +3 at -429.

Los Angeles Kings form

Los Angeles Kings have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 49 goals scored and 64 conceded. At home they have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, L, newest first.

Buffalo Sabres form

Buffalo Sabres have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 59 goals scored and 72 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Los Angeles Kings won 0, Buffalo Sabres won 2. Last time out it finished Los Angeles Kings 1, Buffalo Sabres 4.

Our call

We expect Buffalo Sabres to score about 3.7 goals and Los Angeles Kings about 2.6. That points to Buffalo Sabres to win. Our safest bet is Kings +3 at -429. Our bold bet is Kings to win at +256.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

KingsSabres
Games played2020
Wins68
Losses1412
Goals scored4959
Goals conceded6472
Scored per game2.53.0
Conceded per game3.23.6
Home record3W 7L5W 6L
Away record3W 7L3W 6L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Spread and total at every line

Kings spreadCoversFair
Kings +0.540%+151
Kings +1.556%-129
Kings +2.572%-254
Total goalsOverUnder
5.564%36%
6.547%53%
7.530%70%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Kings +3.5 wins if Kings win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

All news
NHL

Los Angeles Kings Earn First Victory of Season Against Washington

The Los Angeles Kings picked up their first win of the season by defeating the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Tuesday night.

18 hours ago
NHL

Rasmus Dahlin Leaves Early With Injury Against Florida

Buffalo captain Rasmus Dahlin left Monday with an injury. Florida also saw goalie Jacob Markstrom exit early.

12 Oct 2026
NHL

Sabres Forward Jiri Kulich Hits Game Winner After Year Out With Blood Clot

Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the game winner against Chicago after missing nearly a year with a career threatening blood clot.

4 Oct 2026

Questions people ask

Who will win Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings?

Our prediction for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings is Buffalo Sabres to win, with a 72% chance. We project Buffalo Sabres 3.7 and Los Angeles Kings 2.6. Our best bet is Kings +3 at -429.

What is the projected score for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings?

We project Buffalo Sabres 3.7 and Los Angeles Kings 2.6, about 6.3 goals in total.

How are Los Angeles Kings playing?

Los Angeles Kings have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 49 goals scored and 64 conceded. At home they have 3 wins and 7 losses from 10. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, L, L, newest first.

How are Buffalo Sabres playing?

Buffalo Sabres have 8 wins and 12 losses in their last 20 games, with 59 goals scored and 72 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres last met?

It ended Los Angeles Kings 1, Buffalo Sabres 4. In the last 2 meetings Los Angeles Kings won 0 and Buffalo Sabres won 2.

What is the best bet for Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings?

Kings +3 at -429, with a 81% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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