Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2026-10-31 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres @ 1:00 PM PDT
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 46.2%
BUF: 53.8%
Expected Goals
LAK: 2.89
BUF: 2.92
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 19-14-15 | 0.891 SV% | 2.78 GAA
BUF
Alex Lyon - 20-10-4 | 0.906 SV% | 2.77 GAA
| Stat | LAK | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.906 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.833 | 0.847 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.903 | 0.974 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 2.82 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-10-31 at 1:00 PM PDT.
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