Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Picks & Predictions
In this content, two ice hockey teams are set to face each other in an interconference battle in Western New York. Both teams are aiming to improve their chances of making it
Game outlook
In this content, two ice hockey teams are set to face each other in an interconference battle in Western New York. Both teams are aiming to improve their chances of making it to the playoffs. The Los Angeles team is coming off a 4-0 victory against Edmonton in their previous game while Buffalo was defeated 3-1 at home by St. Louis in their last match. The Sabres have historically had the upper hand in their recent meetings, with a 6-4 advantage over Los Angeles in the last 10 encounters. However, Los Angeles is the favored team in betting, with an opening line of -143 that has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kings -143 | Sabres +126
Spread: Kings -1.5 (+173) | Sabres +1.5 (-205)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 59%.
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have experienced recent success with back-to-back wins, including a shutout victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Currently, the Kings have a record of 24-15-10 for the season, placing them in fourth position in the Pacific Division. They are 18 points behind the division leader, Vancouver. However, they are only three points behind the Oilers, who currently hold the final guaranteed playoff spot in the division. Additionally, the Kings hold the top wild card spot. In terms of offensive performance, the Kings rank 15th in the league, scoring an average of 3.16 goals per game. Defensively, they are tied for fourth place, allowing an average of 2.59 goals per contest. Their power play success rate stands at 21.5%, placing them at 15th in the league. Moreover, the Kings excel in penalty killing, leading the league with a 87.7% success rate. During the game against Edmonton, the Kings displayed strong defensive skills and timely scoring. They outshot their opponents 10-5 in the first period, resulting in a scoreless tie after the opening 20 minutes. In the second period, despite being outshot 11-8, Los Angeles managed to outscore Edmonton 2-0, heading into the second intermission with a 2-0 lead. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored a power play goal, assisted by Jordan Spence and Trevor Moore. Shortly after, Trevor Lewis extended the lead with his seventh goal of the season, assisted by Quinton Byfield. In the final period, the Kings were outshot by the Oilers 10-8 but managed to score two more goals. Byfield scored his 15th goal, assisted by Vladislav Gavrikov and Matt Roy, and later secured his second goal of the night and 16th of the season into an empty net, with assists from Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe. David Rittich played a key role in the victory, making 26 saves for a shutout. Despite the success, the Kings have a power ranking of 20. They are ranked 15th in offense, averaging 3.18 goals per game, and sixth in defense, allowing an average of 2.69 goals against per game. Overall, their season record stands at 24-15-10. QB! 3 Point Night! On Super Bowl Weekend no less! pic.twitter.com/ZXfAwmgkp2