In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Preview
The Kings have 72 points this season with a 28-24-16 record, and are 26-42 ATS and 31-36 in over/under. They have a 10-15-8 home record and a 18-9-8 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home shootout win over the Flyers, and their previous three games were a 4-1 road win over the Rangers, a 6-4 road win over the Devils, and a 3-2 road win over the Islanders.
Offensively, the Kings are averaging 2.63 goals per game and are scoring 17.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 75.5% of their opponent’s power plays.
Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 58 points and 26 goals, adding a team-high 32 assists. Darcy Kuemper is the starting goalie for the Kings, and he has a 17-13-11 record, with 2.65 GAA and .897 SV%. Anton Forsberg is the backup goalie and he has a 11-10-5 record, with 2.83 GAA and .900 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have 92 points this season with a 43-20-6 record, and are 38-30 ATS and 31-34 in over/under. They have a 22-9-3 home record and a 21-11-3 road record and are sitting 1st in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 5-0 road win over the Sharks, and their previous three games were a 2-0 road win over the Golden Knights, a 3-2 home shootout win over the Maple Leafs, and a 2-1 home loss to the Capitals.
Offensively, the Sabres are averaging 3.45 goals per game and are scoring 20.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.90 goals per game and are killing 83.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 71 points and 35 goals, while Rasmus Dahlin leads the team in assists with 48. Alex Lyon is the starting goalie for the Sabres, and he has a 20-8-3 record, with 2.54 GAA and .915 SV%. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the backup goalie and he has a 16-8-2 record, with 2.60 GAA and .909 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: March 21, 2026
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last six games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The Sabres have lost four of their last five day games.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games following a road win.
- The Kings have won the second period in seven of their last eight day games at Crypto.com Arena when tied after the first period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won each of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost each of their last five day games after coming off overtime.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 road games.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Kings have lost the second period in 14 of their last 16 games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sabres’ last eight day games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Kings’ last eight games after coming off a shootout have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Sabres’ last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances in day games.
- Kevin Fiala has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Kings as home underdogs.
- Joel Armia has recorded 12 career points against the Sabres – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Joshua Norris has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Tage Thompson has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances with the Sabres as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Alex Tuch has scored three goals against the Kings this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.47%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.33%).
- The Buffalo Sabres are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Sabres vs Kings Prediction
The Sabres have won their previous meeting against the Kings this season by 4-1 at home and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.
In this Sabres vs Kings Prediction, the Sabres are coming as -115 road favorites. The Kings have been terrible at home ice and are facing one of the hottest teams currently in hockey in the Sabres, who are 9-1 in their last 10 games. The Kings have been alternating wins and losses for the past 3 weeks and have also lost their last two home meetings against the Sabres. Take the better team to keep rolling, so take the Sabres on the moneyline in this one.