Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 10/31/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: MSG Network, ABTV

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (-122) Kings (+106)

The Buffalo Sabres (6-4-3) are headed to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday where they will play the Los Angeles Kings (4-6-2). The moneyline on this game has Buffalo at -122 and Los Angeles is sitting at +106. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Buffalo Sabres came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 7-6 win against the Ducks their last time on the ice. Buffalo earned 8 penalty minutes for this game. Additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to notch 2 goals. The Sabres played really well in this win. In the game, they converted 7 of the 31 shots they tried.

Get all of our NHL Picks Today

Buffalo Sabres opponents have 46 power play tries (13th in the league) and have tallied 15 goals in those chances. The Sabres so far have had 350 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .869. Buffalo has attempted 362 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.1%. When playing at even strength, the Sabres let the opposition score 31 goals while notching 34 on offense. Buffalo comes into tonight with 44 power play opportunities and they have scored 6 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 13.64%. For the season, they have 15 points and their points percentage comes in at .577. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Buffalo Sabres have tallied 40 goals (19th in hockey) for the season and have allowed 46.

The man in goal for this game is Colten Ellis. Ellis has taken the ice for 21 contests during his NHL career. He has accumulated an overall record of 11-5-2 and he has started in 19 games. Opponents have been able to score 58 goals versus Ellis in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.05. Ellis has had 572 shots taken against him and has amassed 514 total saves. His save percentage currently is .899 in his 48 minutes between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Ellis has tallied 9 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .474.

In their last contest, Los Angeles faced off against the Senators in a game where the Kings notched a win by a final of 6-5. The Kings recorded 6 goals of the 38 shots on goal they pursued. They had 7 attempts on the power play in this one and earned 2 out of those chances.

Los Angeles has taken 335 shots (25th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.15%, while allowing the opposition 337 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 64.86% on their oppositions 37 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.5%. They have earned 40 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 17.50%. The Kings have 27 goals at even strength and 7 goals (25th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 42 goals to be scored by of a combination of 29 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they had less men on the ice. During this campaign, the Los Angeles Kings are sitting with 34 goals, 10 points, as well as a points percentage of .417.

Across the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper in net. Kuemper has earned a lifetime record of 232-163-69 and has played in 497 games. Kuemper's quality start rate is 55.7% and he has made 265 quality starts in his career. He has a tally of 12,607 saves out of 13,821 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .912. His opposition is averaging 2.55 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,216 goals overall. He has started in 476 games and has played for a total of 27,829 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Buffalo (-122)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get NHL picks on every single game, or if you want our very best bets by the experts, sign up for your free $60 account with a guarantee.