Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 3/21/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Buffalo Sabres and the Los Angeles Kings meet Saturday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Buffalo Sabres vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.

Buffalo Sabres Recap

The Buffalo Sabres come into this game looking to add on to their 5-0 win over San Jose last time out to sit at 43-20-6 this season. After this game, Buffalo will head on the road for a game against the Anaheim Ducks.

Sabres Win 3 Straight

Tage Thompson leads the Sabres in scoring with 71 points coming on a team-high 35 goals and 36 assists while Alex Tuch has 58 points with 28 goals and 30 assists and Rasmus Dahlin has 62 points with a team-high 48 assists. Josh Doan has 46 points with 22 goals and 24 assists and Ryan McLeod has 49 points with 12 goals and 37 assists. Bowen Byram has 35 points with 10 goals and 25 assists while Jack Quinn’s added 44 points with 16 goals and 28 assists this season. Alex Lyon has gone 20-8-3 with a 2.54 GAA and a .915 save percentage in goal for Buffalo while Colten Ellis is 7-4-1 with a 3.11 GAA and an .896 save percentage so far this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has gone 16-8-2 with a 2.60 GAA and a .909 save percentage up to this point in the year.

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to shake off a 4-3 shootout loss to Philadelphia last time out to sit at 28-24-16 this season. After this game, Los Angeles will head on the road for a game against the Utah Mammoth.

Kings Looking For Consistency

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 58 points including 26 goals and 32 assists while Quinton Byfield has 36 points with 14 goals and 22 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 40 points with 18 goals and 22 assists while Corey Perry has 28 points with 11 goals and 17 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 38 points with 8 goals and 30 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 32 points with 11 goals and 21 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 18 points with 16 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 33 points with 17 goals and 16 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 17-13-11 with a 2.65 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 11-10-5 with a 2.83 GAA and a .900 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.

Buffalo Sabres @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: March 21, 2026

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won each of their last six games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
• The Sabres have lost four of their last five day games.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games following a road win.
• The Kings have won the second period in seven of their last eight day games at Crypto.com Arena when tied after the first period.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Sabres have won each of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost each of their last five day games after coming off overtime.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 road games.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost the second period in 14 of their last 16 games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Sabres’ last eight day games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Kings’ last eight games after coming off a shootout have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Sabres’ last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances in day games.
• Kevin Fiala has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Kings as home underdogs.
• Joel Armia has recorded 12 career points against the Sabres – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Joshua Norris has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a road favorite.
• Tage Thompson has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances with the Sabres as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Alex Tuch has scored three goals against the Kings this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.47%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.63).
• The Buffalo Sabres rank 3rd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.33%).
• The Buffalo Sabres are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

I’m on Buffalo here. I think the Sabres are the better team here playing better hockey and I think the Kings continue to have to be an autofade at home this season where they’re one of the least profitable teams this season. Give me the Sabres.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Buffalo -125