Sabres vs Kings Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Sabres vs Kings Prediction

Buffalo comes into this matchup on the fourth game of their road trip, but they have won two in a row. The Sabres are 3-1-3 on the road this year, while the Kings are 1-3-0 at home. Los Angeles was able to get a win in their last game, but they blew a 5-1 lead in the third period. The Kings have struggled to play consistently to start this season, but their offense is starting find some momentum, while the Sabres have gone over 6.5 goals in three of five. Take the over here.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 6-4-3 this year after they defeated the Ducks by a score of 7-6 on Thursday night. Buffalo trailed 3-1 in the first period, but they scored the next six goals and they were able to hold on for the narrow win. The Sabres were out shot by a total of 35-31, won 40.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Buffalo was led by Tage Thompson, who had three goals and two assists, while Zach Benson added one goal and two assists. Colten Ellis stopped 29 out of 35 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Buffalo defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-0, but lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-3 before that. The Sabres have scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.54 goals against per game, while also going 13.6% on the power play and 67.4% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led the team with eight goals and seven assists, while Jack Quinn has added seven goals and five assists. Colten Ellis is 3-1-0 with a 3.11 goals against average and an .880 save percentage so far this year.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 4-6-2 this season after they defeated the Senators by a score of 6-5 in overtime in their last game. Los Angeles led 5-1 in the third period, but they blew the lead in an epic collapse, before escaping with the win in OT. The Kings out shot Ottawa by a total of 38-22, won 51.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-7 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles was led by Artemi Panarin, who had one goal and one assist, while Quinton Byfield also had one goal and one assist. Darcy Kuemper stopped 17 out of 22 shots in the victory.

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Rangers by a score of 6-3 before that. The Kings have scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 17.5% on the power play and 64.9% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led the team with eight goals and five assists, while Brandt Clarke has added three goals and six assists. Darcy Kuemper is 4-3-1 with a 3.65 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this season.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a home win.
• The Sabres have lost three of their last four games following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Sabres’ last seven games.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
• The Sabres have lost the second period in five of their last six games when leading after the first period.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Sabres have won eight of their last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in six of their last seven road games against the Kings.
• The Sabres have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as road favorites when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last four games between the Sabres and Kings have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sabres’ last four road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Sabres’ last 11 games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in seven of the Kings’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in day games at Crypto.com Arena.
• Mats Zuccarello has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six Saturday appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Zach Benson has scored a goal in each of the Sabres’ last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Peyton Krebs has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last four day games.

Positive Trends

As I look at the trends for this game, I am comfortable with backing the over here. Buffalo has seen at least two goals in the first period in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five games. As we look at the Kings, they have seen plenty of scoring in the third period against Atlantic opponents at home. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 5.5