Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2024-01-24 • Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles Kings 3 - 5 Buffalo Sabres

🚨 Upset Loss (62% underdog)

Win Probability

LAK: 62.3%

BUF: 37.7%

Expected Goals

LAK: 2.73

BUF: 3.13

Total Goals

Median: 6.1

Over 5.5: 57%

Over 6.5: 41%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 17% • LAK at home vs BUF: 0-3

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-21	LAK 1 - 4 BUF	BUF	LAK
2026-01-29	BUF 4 - 1 LAK	BUF	LAK
2024-11-20	LAK 0 - 1 BUF	BUF	LAK
2024-10-10	BUF 1 - 3 LAK	LAK	BUF
2024-02-13	BUF 7 - 0 LAK	BUF	BUF

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	LAK	17	0	1.08
1	BUF	18	0	0.93
2	LAK	18	0	0.83
2	BUF	14	0	0.81
3	LAK	21	1	1.56
3	BUF	15	0	0.55

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 62.3%

Total Goals

Actual: 8.0

Expected: 5.9

Score Breakdown

Los Angeles Kings 3 - 5 Buffalo Sabres

Expected: 2.7 - 3.1