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+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Here is our pick for who will secure the win in Saturday’s matchup.<\/p>\n The Kings have put up 32 goals in their past 10 games, while conceding 27 goals. A total of 24 power-play opportunities during that span have resulted in six power-play goals (25.0%). They are 5-3-2 over those contests.<\/p>\n Sabres vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Kings 4, Sabres 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kings (-105) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Sabres Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Sabres are 7-6-13 in overtime contests on their way to a 43-20-6 overall record. The Kings have a 28-24-16 record this season and are 10-16-26 in matchups that have needed overtime. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Sabres vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Kings (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 18 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-6 record (good for 24 points).
\nIn the seven games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
\nBuffalo has scored exactly two goals in 12 games this season (5-7-0 record, 10 points).
\nThe Sabres are 38-4-5 in the 47 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 81 points).
\nIn the 25 games when Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 16-5-4 record (36 points).
\nIn games when it has outshot opponents, Buffalo is 15-9-2 (32 points).
\nThe Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 43 games, going 28-11-4 to record 60 points.
\nKings Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nLos Angeles has earned 35 points (13-6-9) in its 28 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Kings recorded just one goal in 17 games and have gone 1-12-4 (six points).
\nWhen Los Angeles has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned 14 points (5-8-4 record).
\nThe Kings have earned 52 points in their 34 games with three or more goals scored.
\nThis season, Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal in 28 games has a record of 13-10-5 in those matchups.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 15-16-6 (36 points).
\nThe Kings have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 12-7-9 to register 33 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n