Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Kings

The Buffalo Sabres square off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Saturday, March 21.

There are many reasons to support the prediction that the Sabres will get the better of the Kings. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive -115.

Buffalo Sabres won their previous game 5-0. This victory at SAP Center against San Jose Sharks was their sixth road win on the spin. Sam Carrick bagged two goals, while Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Noah Oestlund scored once. For the shutout, Alex Lyon made 23 saves.

Los Angeles Kings were defeated last time out. Crypto.com Arena saw them beaten at home to Philadelphia Flyers by a 4-3 (SO) scoreline. Anze Kopitar, Artemi Panarin and Quinton Byfield scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres have beaten the Kings in the last two encounters. A 1-0 victory at Crypto.com Arena was followed by a 4-1 win at KeyBank Center. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Sabres have won six.

Starting Goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-9-3	2.5	.909	1
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 4.1 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.1 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.8%.

Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Tage Thompson racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 1.77 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Kings have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Adrian Kempe is next best after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.48 GAA with a .897 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Our expert Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Buffalo Sabres at -115 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Sabres vs Kings stats:

• Sabres have won 6 consecutive games on the road.
• Sabres have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have won 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Kings have lost 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kings have lost their last 2 games at home.
• Kings have lost their last 2 games against Sabres.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Doan Over 1.5 Shots -161

Josh Doan (Sabres) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 8 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -161.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 2 Kings

There are betting odds of +850 that the Sabres land a 3-2 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Kings

1-0

Sabres

+5500

Kings

+5500

2-0

Sabres

+5000

Kings

+5000

2-1

Sabres

+1500

Kings

+1600

3-0

Sabres

+3300

Kings

+3500

3-1

Sabres

+1900

Kings

+2000

3-2

Sabres

+850

Kings

+900

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Kings

+5000

4-1

Sabres

+1500

Kings

+1800

4-2

Sabres

+1500

Kings

+1700

4-3

Sabres

+950

Kings

+1050

5-0

Sabres

+6600

Kings

+8000

5-1

Sabres

+2400

Kings

+3000

5-2

Sabres

+1500

Kings

+1900

5-3

Sabres

+2200

Kings

+2400

5-4

Sabres

+1800

Kings

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+10000

Kings

+12500

6-1

Sabres

+5000

Kings

+7000

6-2

Sabres

+2800

Kings

+3500

6-3

Sabres

+2500

Kings

+3300

6-4

Sabres

+4500

Kings

+5000

6-5

Sabres

+4500

Kings

+4500

7-1

Sabres

+9000

Kings

+12000

7-2

Sabres

+7000

Kings

+9000

7-3

Sabres

+5000

Kings

+6600

7-4

Sabres

+6000

Kings

+6600

7-5

Sabres

+9000

Kings

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+11000

Kings

+11000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Kings

+15000

8-4

Sabres

+10000

Kings

+12500

8-5

Sabres

+13000

Kings

+14000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

There are betting odds of +105 that Los Angeles Kings land victory, with Buffalo Sabres alternatively at -127. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 56% chance of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -100.

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Moneyline

Sabres

-127

Kings

+105

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+125

Tie

+320

Kings

+170

Puck Line

Sabres -1.5

+180

Kings +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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Buffalo Sabres Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.30 pts and allowed 1.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.8
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 25.4
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 17.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 22.9
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

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