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 Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday’s contest.<\/p>\n 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%).<\/p>\n Sabres vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Kings 4, Sabres 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kings (-102) 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 have finished 7-6-13 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 43-20-6. The Kings have a 28-24-16 record this season and are 10-16-26 in contests that have required 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
\nBuffalo has 24 points (9-3-6) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nIn the seven games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
\nBuffalo has finished 5-7-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 10 points).
\nThe Sabres have scored three or more goals 47 times, and are 38-4-5 in those games (to record 81 points).
\nIn the 25 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 36 points after finishing 16-5-4.
\nWhen it has outshot opponents, Buffalo is 15-9-2 (32 points).
\nThe Sabres have been outshot by opponents 43 times, and went 28-11-4 (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.
\nAcross the 17 games this season the Kings ended with just one goal, they have earned six points.
\nWhen Los Angeles has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 14 points (5-8-4 record).
\nThe Kings have earned 52 points in their 34 games with at least three goals scored.
\nLos Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in 28 games this season and has recorded 31 points from 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 record 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