| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Kings | Buffalo Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 22-16-13 | 30-17-5 |
| Spread | +1.5 -238 | -1.5 195 |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (110) |
| Where | KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY | |
| When | Thursday, January 29, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Red Wings and Blues, and they play the Flyers next. The Kings have won 3 straight games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring 15.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Kevin Fiala leads Los Angeles with 18 goals, Adrian Kempe has 23 assists, and Kevin Fiala has 140 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.71 goals per game and are killing 77.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 81 goals on 827 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 47 goals on 522 shots.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Islanders and Maple Leafs, and they play the Habs next. The Sabres have won 12 of their last 16 games.
The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 28 goals, Rasmus Dahlin has 31 assists, and Alex Tuch has 120 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 83.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Alex Lyon has given up 57 goals on 637 shots faced, and Colten Ellis has allowed 34 goals on 332 shots.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won 18 of their last 19 night games.
- The Kings have lost six of their last seven night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games following a road win.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games following a road win.
- The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last four road games when leading after the first period.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Kings and Sabres.
- The Sabres have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road win.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in 22 of their last 29 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have won the second period in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Sabres’ last nine night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight home games against the Kings.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sabres’ last eight night games.
- Tage Thompson has scored a goal in each of the Sabres’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Corey Perry has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances in road games.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last three games as road underdogs.
Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
The Kings are putting together a strong week, and they’ve played their best hockey on the road this season. I’m still siding with the Sabres. The Sabres have been one of the most consistent teams in the sport over the last month, and they’ve seen some of their best results at home. The Sabres have seen an improvement defensively and the offense has been causing. The Sabres have scored 4 or more goals in 4 straight games. Looking like a well oiled machine right now. Give me the Sabres and the cheap price.