The Buffalo Sabres (43-20-6), winners of six road games in a row, visit the Los Angeles Kings (28-24-16) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday’s contest.

The Kings are 5-3-2 over their last 10 games, totaling 32 goals while allowing 27 in that time. On 24 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (25.0%).

Sabres vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Kings 4, Sabres 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-102)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres have finished 7-6-13 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 43-20-6.
Buffalo has 24 points (9-3-6) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the seven games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
Buffalo has finished 5-7-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 10 points).
The Sabres have scored three or more goals 47 times, and are 38-4-5 in those games (to record 81 points).
In the 25 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 36 points after finishing 16-5-4.
When it has outshot opponents, Buffalo is 15-9-2 (32 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 43 times, and went 28-11-4 (60 points).
Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a 28-24-16 record this season and are 10-16-26 in contests that have required overtime.
Los Angeles has earned 35 points (13-6-9) in its 28 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the 17 games this season the Kings ended with just one goal, they have earned six points.
When Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 14 points (5-8-4 record).
The Kings have earned 52 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in 28 games this season and has recorded 31 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 15-16-6 (36 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 12-7-9 to record 33 points.

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Sabres vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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