Free NHL Prediction: Kings vs. Sabres Odds
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NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(0-0) Los Angeles Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres (0-2-0)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Darcy Kuemper vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Kings -1.5 | Sabres +1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Kings -111 | Sabres -108
NHL Total: O/U 6.5
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Buffalo’s got Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in the crease tonight—a name that’s as fun to say as it is to watch him play. The 25-year-old Finnish netminder is still fighting to prove he’s the guy who can carry the load for the Sabres this season. He’s not exactly a household name… yet. But Buffalo is betting big on him to step up.
Historically, the Sabres have had the upper hand against the Kings with a 66-48-18-1 record. Now, they’re back at the KeyBank Center for their home opener, fresh off a rough trip to the NHL Global Series where they dropped both games to the Devils (ouch). It’s not the start Buffalo was hoping for, but this is their chance to right the ship.
Meanwhile, the Kings are coming off a 99-point season and a third straight playoff appearance. These guys mean business.
The Sabres held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-0 record. When examining the puck line, the Sabres had a 2-0 record.
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Los Angeles Kings
Last season, the Kings finished 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 15-11 record in divisional games. Overall, they went 44-27-11, placing 7th in the Western Conference with a 27-23 record against other Western Conference teams. Their home record was 22-12-7, while they went 22-15-4 on the road.
As favorites, the Kings went 32-18-7, but struggled against the puck line, going 22-35. As underdogs, they finished 9-9-4 straight-up and 7-18 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 31-48-3, and their games averaged 5.7 goals per game.
Los Angeles Kings Stats
Last season, the Kings were right in the middle of the NHL in terms of scoring, ranking 15th with an average of 3.1 goals per game. They were also 15th in assists. The Kings did a good job limiting giveaways, finishing 9th fewest in the league.
Looking at their power play performance, the Kings ranked 10th in the NHL. They were 3rd in shorthanded goals, showing they were dangerous even when down a player. The Kings averaged 31.9 shots on goal per game, placing them 9th in the league.
Last season, the Kings were one of the NHL’s top defensive units, finishing 4th in goals allowed at 2.5 per game. They also ranked 4th in shots on goal allowed, giving up just 27.9 per game. Despite ranking 29th in takeaways and 20th in defensive hits, Los Angeles managed to record 7 shutouts, the 2nd most in the league.
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo’s record fell to 0-2-0 after a 3-1 loss to the Devils. The Sabres took the lead at 11:42 in the second period, but New Jersey responded with three unanswered goals. Buffalo was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching only 4.
Tage Thompson scored the lone goal for the Sabres, finding the net at 11:42 in the second period. Buffalo struggled offensively, managing just 18 shots on goal while allowing 37 from the Devils.
Buffalo Sabres Stats
The Sabres managed just one goal on 18 shots in their recent 3-1 loss to the Devils. Tage Thompson scored his first goal of the season, with Jordan Greenway and Alex Tuch picking up their first assists. Buffalo’s lone goal came 8:18 into the second period.
Buffalo had 17 giveaways in the game and was held scoreless in the first and third periods. They were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.
Buffalo’s defense gave up the tying goal at 8:01 in the second period and two more in the third, leading to a 3-1 loss to New Jersey. Goalie Devon Levi made 34 saves with a 91.9% save percentage, while the Sabres’ defense added 4 takeaways and 25 hits.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Kings are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Sabres are 3-2 puck line in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Kings are 4-6 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Sabres have gone 7-3 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Kings’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Sabres’ have an over/under record of 0-1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Sabres +1.5
For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Sabres to pick up on a win over the Kings at home. With the moneyline sitting at -108, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Sabres straight-up.
Our projections have the Sabres pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Sabres, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.
For those assessing the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will go over that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the OVER.
For Buffalo, keeping this game close is going to be key if they want to avoid another letdown. So buckle up—this one could get wild!
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Los Angeles Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres NHL Hockey Betting Tweet Of The Day
Dropping this season… 🚨🎶#LetsGoBuffalo | #sabrehood pic.twitter.com/gqLuHFAHk8
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) October 10, 2024
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