NHL · Saturday, 31 October, MSK
Los Angeles Kings — Buffalo Sabres
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Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.
In short
Close to a coin flip: Los Angeles Kings 49%, Buffalo Sabres 51% including overtime.
The model expects few goals: 5.3 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.
Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 50%.
Why
- The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.6 and 2.7.
Facts
- League table: Los Angeles Kings — No. 31, 2 pts; Buffalo Sabres — No. 19, 7 pts. A gap of 5 pts.
- Los Angeles Kings: 5 defeats in a row.
- Last 5 meetings: Los Angeles Kings 1 win, Buffalo Sabres 4.
Probabilities
| Expected goals: Los Angeles Kings — Buffalo Sabres | 2.6–2.7 | |
| Los Angeles Kings to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 49% | |
| Buffalo Sabres to win (incl. OT and shootout) | 51% | |
| Total over 5.5 (regulation) | 50% | |
| Total under 5.5 (regulation) | 50% |
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Form
- 14.10Edmonton Oilers1:4
- 11.10away · Vegas Golden Knights1:2 OT
- 07.10Florida Panthers1:2
- 04.10away · San Jose Sharks4:5 OT
- 01.10away · Colorado Avalanche4:8
- 14.10away · Montreal Canadiens3:4 SO
- 12.10Florida Panthers5:3
- 11.10Utah Mammoth1:4
- 09.10Dallas Stars0:4
- 07.10Minnesota Wild3:2 OT
Head to head
- 21.03.2026Los Angeles Kings — Buffalo Sabres1:4
- 30.01.2026Buffalo Sabres — Los Angeles Kings4:1
- 21.11.2024Los Angeles Kings — Buffalo Sabres0:1
- 11.10.2024Buffalo Sabres — Los Angeles Kings1:3
- 14.02.2024Buffalo Sabres — Los Angeles Kings7:0
Table
| # | Team | P | W | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| 19 | Buffalo Sabres | 7 | 3 | -7 | 7 |
| 20 | New York Islanders | 6 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 30 | Philadelphia Flyers | 8 | 0 | -21 | 3 |
| 31 | Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 0 | -10 | 2 |
| 32 | Calgary Flames | 6 | 1 | -17 | 2 |
NHL on the same day
- Vegas Golden KnightsNew Jersey Devilspreliminary62381The model's most likely outcome: 123%Model's score: 4:15.4
- Florida PanthersWinnipeg Jetspreliminary62381The model's most likely outcome: 122%Model's score: 5:25.6
- Calgary FlamesSeattle Krakenpreliminary46542The model's most likely outcome: 224%Model's score: 1:45.3
- Boston BruinsChicago Blackhawkspreliminary65351The model's most likely outcome: 122%Model's score: 4:15.4
- Detroit Red WingsSt. Louis Bluespreliminary49512The model's most likely outcome: 224%Model's score: 1:45.2
- Nashville PredatorsTampa Bay Lightningpreliminary40602The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 1:45.4
- New York IslandersEdmonton Oilerspreliminary46542The model's most likely outcome: 223%Model's score: 2:55.7
- San Jose SharksOttawa Senatorspreliminary37632The model's most likely outcome: 222%Model's score: 1:45.6
This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 39% will not happen in roughly 61 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →