Los Angeles Kings (24-15-10) vs. Buffalo Sabres (22-25-4)
February 13, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Buffalo Sabres -102 / Los Angeles Kings -122; Over/Under: +6
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The Los Angeles Kings and the Buffalo Sabres meet in NHL action from the Keybank Center on Tuesday night. Who comes out on top in this inter-conference matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Kings vs. Sabres Prediction.
Los Angeles Kings Team Preview
The Los Angeles Kings come into this one looking to build on a 4-0 win over Edmonton in their first game post all-star break. Adrian Kempe leads the Kings in scoring with 44 points with 17 goals and 27 assists while Kevin Fiala has 43 points with 13 goals and 30 assists. Anze Kopitar has 42 points with 15 goals and 27 assists while Trevor Moore has 36 points with a team-high 21 goals. Quinton Byfield also has 38 points with 16 goals and 22 assists. Cam Talbot has posted a 14-13-5 mark in goal for the Kings this season with a 2.59 GAA and a .911 save percentage while David Rittich is 6-1-3 with a 1.90 GAA and a .931 save percentage as well this season.
Los Angeles Kings Team Facts
- The Kings have lost each of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites.
- The Kings have won the third period in each of their last four night games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Kings’ last 14 games as favorites.
Buffalo Sabres Team Preview
The Buffalo Sabres will look to rebound from a 3-1 loss at the hands of St. Louis last time out. Casey Mittelstadt leads the Sabres in scoring with 42 points including a team-high 30 assists while Rasmus Dahlin has 39 points with 13 goals and 26 assists. Jeff Skinner has 34 points with 17 goals while JJ Peterka has 34 points with a team-high 18 goals and 16 assists. Alex Tuch also has 34 points with 14 goals and 20 assists this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 12-13-2 record with a 2.60 GAA and a .909 save percentage while Devon Levi is 9-7-2 with a 3.30 GAA and an .891 save percentage and Eric Comrie is 1-5 with a 4.01 GAA and an .863 save percentage this season in goal for the Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres Team Facts
- The Sabres have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Sabres’ last 14 games following a loss.
- The Sabres have won the third period in 13 of their last 14 games as underdogs following a loss.
Kings vs. Sabres Prediction
This game for me is about the lesser of two evils. I know the Kings have struggled a lot as of late, but the Sabres have looked consistently flat for much of the season and I have to give the Kings some points for shutting out Edmonton last time out. Maybe that win gives the Kings a jolt going forward, and I think it helps them get the job done here. Give me the Kings on the road here.
