Buffalo Sabres vs. Los Angeles Kings: Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Los Angeles Kings (10-6-3) host the Buffalo Sabres (8-9-1) on Wednesday night in the second game of the season between these two teams.

Continue reading for picks and predictions for tonight's matchup, courtesy of our friends at Daily Faceoff.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Los Angeles Kings betting picks and predictions

This is the second meeting between these teams this season. The Kings defeated the Sabres 3-1 in Buffalo’s home opener, despite Buffalo controlling 63 percent of the shot attempts and expected goals. That performance suggests the Sabres deserved a better outcome.

Since starting 0-3, Buffalo has gone 8-7 straight up, while Los Angeles has matched their wins with as many losses.

Historically, the Sabres have fared well in this matchup, winning six of the last 10 meetings and outscoring the Kings 21-11 since the start of the 2022/23 season.

Buffalo has dealt with injuries but could see two key players return Wednesday, as Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson practiced on Tuesday. Tuch missed one game with a minor issue, while Thompson has been out for two games with a lower-body injury.

Thompson leads the Sabres in goals (11) and points (18), while Tuch is second in scoring with five goals and 17 points in 18 games. Their return would significantly boost Buffalo’s offense.

This boost is crucial in a matchup like this. While Los Angeles holds the defensive edge, a fully healthy Buffalo can match or exceed the Kings offensively. Additionally, the Sabres may have the upper hand in goal, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen outperforming David Rittich.

Considering these factors, Buffalo appears to be the favorable side from a betting perspective.

Rasmus Dahlin is also a solid bet to record at least three shots on goal. Despite the Kings allowing 30 or more shots on goal in only two games this season, Dahlin has managed three or more shots in nine straight games and 10 of his last 11 overall.

Buffalo Sabres Moneyline (+135)

Rasmus Dahlin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-115)

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Los Angeles Kings odds

BUF Sabres	+135 ML
LA Kings	-160 ML
Puck Line	LA Kings -1.5
Total Goals	O/U 6.0

This article was written by a partner sports writer via Better Collective. Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.