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2026-27 Preseason

Los Angeles Kings at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2024-02-13 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres 7 - 0 Los Angeles Kings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 60.1%
LAK: 39.9%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.85
LAK: 2.83
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 17% • BUF at home vs LAK: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-21LAK 1 - 4 BUFBUFLAK
2026-01-29BUF 4 - 1 LAKBUFLAK
2024-11-20LAK 0 - 1 BUFBUFLAK
2024-10-10BUF 1 - 3 LAKLAKBUF
2024-02-13BUF 7 - 0 LAKBUFBUF

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1BUF1411.25
1LAK1200.47
2BUF1321.62
2LAK2111.50
3BUF1010.89
3LAK2301.11
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 60.1%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.7
Score Breakdown
Buffalo Sabres 7 - 0 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.8 - 2.8