Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NHL, 10 Oct 2024

We’re Backing Sabres To Win

We’re keeping things simple by wagering the Sabres on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Kings and our prediction is available at odds of -105.

Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 7-0 Sabres Victory

Los Angeles Kings were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-3 loss against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Adrian Kempe, Blake Lizotte and Alex Laferriere each scored one goal.

Buffalo Sabres have been beaten in back-to-back games. The latest defeat was at O2 Arena, losing 3-1 to New Jersey Devils. Tage Thompson scored the goal from just 18 Sabres shots.

The Sabres have beaten the Kings in the last two encounters. A 5-3 victory at Crypto.com Arena was followed by a 7-0 win at KeyBank Center. In the past 8 games between the teams, the Sabres have won five.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-9-7	2.1	.918	4
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-22-4	3.16	.888	2
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 3.4 goals from 27.5 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.2%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Viktor Arvidsson recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Cam Talbot have a 3.91 goal against average with a .869 save percentage.

The Sabres have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 10.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.5%.

The top points scorer is Alex Tuch with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Tage Thompson is next best after registering 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.66 GAA with a .905 SV%.

Expert NHL Analysis

The NHL predictions are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable player and goalie stats.

Key Kings vs Sabres stats:

• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Sabres have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Kings have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Kings have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Kings have lost their last 3 games.
• Kings have lost their last 2 games against Sabres.

Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

The pick is that Buffalo Sabres will outscore their opponents, with -105 currently available that the home team win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

There’s a chance to back Buffalo at bigger odds against the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.2% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

Sabres Moneyline @ -105 Bet Now

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Player Props

Top Pick: Kevin Fiala Over 2.5 Shots -130

Kevin Fiala (Kings) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -130 now available.

Latest Kevin Fiala Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+180

First

+1050

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 1 - 4 Sabres

Let’s go for the Sabres to win 4-1, a bet which is available at +1600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Sabres

1-0

Kings

+5000

Sabres

+5500

2-0

Kings

+5000

Sabres

+5000

2-1

Kings

+1400

Sabres

+1500

3-0

Kings

+3000

Sabres

+3300

3-1

Kings

+2000

Sabres

+2000

3-2

Kings

+850

Sabres

+850

4-0

Kings

+4000

Sabres

+4000

4-1

Kings

+1600

Sabres

+1600

4-2

Kings

+1700

Sabres

+1700

4-3

Kings

+1050

Sabres

+1050

5-0

Kings

+7500

Sabres

+7000

5-1

Kings

+2500

Sabres

+2500

5-2

Kings

+1700

Sabres

+1700

5-3

Kings

+2500

Sabres

+2400

5-4

Kings

+2000

Sabres

+2000

6-0

Kings

+11000

Sabres

+11000

6-1

Kings

+6000

Sabres

+6000

6-2

Kings

+3300

Sabres

+3000

6-3

Kings

+3000

Sabres

+2900

6-4

Kings

+5000

Sabres

+5000

6-5

Kings

+5000

Sabres

+5000

7-1

Kings

+11000

Sabres

+10000

7-2

Kings

+9000

Sabres

+8000

7-3

Kings

+6000

Sabres

+5500

7-4

Kings

+7000

Sabres

+6600

7-5

Kings

+11000

Sabres

+11000

7-6

Kings

+12000

Sabres

+12000

8-2

Kings

+15000

Sabres

+14000

8-3

Kings

+15000

Sabres

+14000

8-4

Kings

+12000

Sabres

+12000

8-5

Kings

+15000

Sabres

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

You can choose whether Buffalo Sabres or Los Angeles Kings are the pick at -110. The leading sportsbooks aren’t able to split the two teams and therefore give them the same probability of landing a return.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 6, this outcome can be backed at -115.

The Kings can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 3 Goals where they are +120 favorites. The Sabres are +125 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League clash, with the betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Kings

-110

Sabres

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+140

Tie

+300

Sabres

+145

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-260

Sabres -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 6

-105

Over 6

-115

Adrian Kempe Favorite to Score the First Goal

Adrian Kempe is the favorite to be First Goalscorer at +900. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +150.

Player Goals

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

First

+180

Anytime

+1050

John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+210

Anytime

+1150

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Dylan Cozens (Sabres)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+280

Anytime

+1500

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+295

Anytime

+1500

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Phillip Danault (Kings)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+340

Anytime

+1700

Warren Foegele (Kings)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Greenway (Sabres)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Jack Studnicka (Kings)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Tanner Jeannot (Kings)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Akil Thomas (Kings)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-154

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 3.5

-101

Under 3.5

-128

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-103

Dylan Cozens (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+128

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-100

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Last 5 & H2H

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Starting Lineups

NHL Standings

Division Conference League

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
3 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
4 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
5 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
6 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
7 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
8 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
2 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
3 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
4 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
5 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
6 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
7 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
8 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
3 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
4 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
5 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
6 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
7 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
8 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
2 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
3 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
4 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
5 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
6 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
7 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
8 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
2 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
3 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
4 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
5 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
6 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
7 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
8 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
9 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
10 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
11 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
12 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
13 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
14 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
15 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
16 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
3 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
4 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
5 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
6 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
7 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
8 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
9 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
10 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
11 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
12 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
13 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
14 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
15 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
16 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Winnipeg	82	56	22	4	116	0.707	43	54	277	191	86	30-7-4	26-15-0	2-1	7-3	1W
2 Washington	82	51	22	9	111	0.677	43	49	288	232	56	26-9-6	25-13-3	2-3	4-6	1L
3 Vegas	82	50	22	10	110	0.671	46	49	275	219	56	29-9-3	21-13-7	1-5	6-4	1W
4 Toronto	82	52	26	4	108	0.659	41	51	268	231	37	27-13-1	25-13-3	1-2	9-1	5W
5 Dallas	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	41	48	277	224	53	28-10-3	22-16-3	2-2	3-7	7L
6 LA Kings	81	48	24	9	105	0.648	43	47	249	201	48	31-5-4	17-19-5	1-3	8-2	4W
7 Tampa Bay	82	47	27	8	102	0.622	41	45	294	219	75	29-8-4	18-19-4	2-3	5-5	1L
8 Colorado	82	49	29	4	102	0.622	40	45	277	234	43	26-12-3	23-17-1	4-3	5-5	1W
9 Edmonton	82	48	29	5	101	0.616	36	48	259	236	23	25-13-3	23-16-2	0-1	7-3	1W
10 Carolina	82	47	30	5	99	0.604	42	47	266	233	33	31-9-1	16-21-4	0-3	3-7	3L
11 Florida	82	47	31	4	98	0.598	37	41	252	223	29	27-12-2	20-19-2	6-0	3-7	2L
12 Ottawa	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	35	44	243	234	9	27-11-3	18-19-4	1-2	6-4	1W
13 Minnesota	82	45	30	7	97	0.591	33	42	228	239	-11	22-17-2	23-13-5	3-3	5-5	2W
14 St Louis	82	44	30	8	96	0.585	32	40	254	233	21	24-14-3	20-16-5	4-2	7-3	1W
15 Calgary	81	40	27	14	94	0.58	30	35	220	237	-17	23-12-6	17-15-8	5-2	6-4	3W
16 New Jersey	82	42	33	7	91	0.555	36	40	242	222	20	19-17-5	23-16-2	2-2	5-5	1L
17 Montreal	82	40	31	11	91	0.555	30	38	245	265	-20	23-12-6	17-19-5	2-4	7-3	1W
18 Vancouver	82	38	30	14	90	0.549	28	35	236	253	-17	17-16-8	21-14-6	3-2	4-6	1L
19 Utah	82	38	31	13	89	0.543	30	37	241	251	-10	18-15-8	20-16-5	1-4	6-4	1L
20 Columbus	82	40	33	9	89	0.543	30	34	273	268	5	26-10-5	14-23-4	6-1	7-3	6W
21 Detroit	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	30	36	238	259	-21	22-16-3	17-19-5	3-0	6-4	1L
22 NY Rangers	82	39	36	7	85	0.518	35	38	256	255	1	19-19-3	20-17-4	1-0	5-5	2W
23 NY Islanders	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	224	260	-36	19-17-5	16-18-7	2-3	3-7	2L
24 Pittsburgh	82	34	36	12	80	0.488	24	33	243	293	-50	21-15-5	13-21-7	1-6	5-5	1W
25 Anaheim	82	35	37	10	80	0.488	24	31	221	263	-42	21-18-2	14-19-8	4-2	3-7	4L
26 Buffalo	82	36	39	7	79	0.482	29	32	269	289	-20	23-15-3	13-24-4	4-2	6-4	1W
27 Seattle	82	35	41	6	76	0.463	28	33	247	265	-18	18-18-5	17-23-1	2-3	5-5	1L
28 Boston	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	26	33	222	272	-50	20-14-7	13-25-3	0-1	3-7	1L
29 Philadelphia	82	33	39	10	76	0.463	21	27	238	286	-48	20-20-1	13-19-9	6-3	5-5	3L
30 Nashville	82	30	44	8	68	0.415	24	28	214	274	-60	20-18-3	10-26-5	2-0	3-7	1W
31 Chicago	82	25	46	11	61	0.372	20	23	226	296	-70	15-20-6	10-26-5	2-4	4-6	2W
32 San Jose	82	20	50	12	52	0.317	14	18	210	315	-105	12-27-2	8-23-10	2-5	0-10	11L

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