Buffalo Sabres vs
Los Angeles KingsPredictions & Preview

Los Angeles Kings Favored to Secure Victory Over Struggling Buffalo Sabres on Home Ice

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, November 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Sabres (8-9-1) are looking to bounce back from a 5-2 loss to Philadelphia, while the Kings (10-6-3) enter the game after a 4-1 victory over Detroit. Los Angeles is the favorite in this matchup, with the opening line at -154 and the current line at Los Angeles -151.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sabres +134 | Kings -151
• Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-190) | Kings -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 60%.

Buffalo vs Los Angeles Stats

Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 5-2 road loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and will now embark on a California road trip. In the loss, they trailed 2-0 after the first period and 4-0 after the second period. Rasmus Dahlin and Ryan McLeod were the scorers for the Sabres. Buffalo is 2-4-1 on the road this season with a negative 2-goal differential, averaging 3.33 goals per game while allowing 3.38 goals per game. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is expected to start in goal, with a 6-4-1 record, 2.83 GAA, and .903 SV%. In his career against Los Angeles, he is 1-1 with a 1.01 GAA and .964 SV%. The team is without Jordan Greenway. The Sabres are ranked 21st in power rankings, 11th in offense, averaging 3.47 goals per game, and 22nd in defense, allowing 3.29 goals per game. They currently have an 8-9-1 record for the season.

Los Angeles Kings Analysis

The Los Angeles Kings ended their two-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, led by Adrian Kempe's 2 goals and Trevor Lewis' 2 assists. Goalie David Rittich stopped 17 of 18 shots to secure the win. Rittich will start as the goalie for the Kings, with a record of 6-4 and strong statistics in previous matchups against Buffalo. The Kings have a strong offensive and defensive ranking, averaging 3.21 goals per game while allowing 2.84 goals per game. Los Angeles has a 5-1-1 record at home with a +9 goal differential. However, they will be without key players Drew Doughty, Darcy Kuemper, and Arthur Kaliyev for their upcoming game. The Kings have a power ranking of 11 and have had success against Buffalo in their previous matchups.

Los Angeles Kings Favored to Secure Victory Over Struggling Buffalo Sabres on Home Ice

The Los Angeles Kings have shown strong performance in their recent home games, making them favorable to secure a win at a line under -175. Conversely, the Buffalo Sabres have faced challenges throughout the season, particularly in their goaltending department. With Rittich demonstrating proficiency in the starting goalie role, the Kings are poised to capitalize on this opportunity. Additionally, Los Angeles has proven to be one of the top-performing teams in the NHL on home ice, indicating their capability to score against Luukkonen and secure a decisive victory. Therefore, it is recommended to consider taking Los Angeles on the moneyline at -162 for this matchup.

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