A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Los Angeles Kings dueling the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at First Niagara Center.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.3-2.2 win for the Kings on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres sport a record of 11-15-3 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Kings sit at 18-8-1 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 10-10-9 for the Sabres and 6-10-11 for the Kings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Kings - Sabres odds would favor the Kings if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Buffalo is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Los Angeles is at No. 1.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.41 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 1 at 2.11 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 22.83% while the Kings defense kills off 84.62% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Penguins on December 11. Bettors who backed the Kings at -111 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Buffalo was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Flames. Bettors on Calgary at -150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Los Angeles is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
- Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
- Los Angeles is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
- Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games
- Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Ottawa, Monday, December 14th
Buffalo at Detroit, Monday, December 14th
