NHL betting odds interest swings to the Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo battle on Saturday at KeyBank Center as the Sabres try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Buffalo sat as 122 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.4-2.2 win for the Kings on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
17-30-11 Buffalo battles the Kings, currently with a 30-22-5 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 26-29-3 for the Sabres and 25-30-2 for the Kings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 18-rated Los Angeles Kings taking on the No. 10-rated Buffalo Sabres in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.4 goals per game, against a Kings defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.51 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 17.61% while the Kings defense kills off 83.25% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 3-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Penguins. They lost as +148 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
The Sabres were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Senators. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Ottawa at -141 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Chicago, Monday, February 19th
Buffalo home to Washington, Monday, February 19th