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The Los Angeles Kings (10-6-3) and Buffalo Sabres (8-9-1) play at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, November 20 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kings took down the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in their most recent game, while the Sabres are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Before this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Wednesday's hockey game.
Over the past 10 games, the Sabres have gone 5-5-0 while scoring 35 goals against 31 goals conceded. On 34 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored 10 goals (29.4%).
Kings vs. Sabres Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Kings 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-179)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have gone -3-3 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 10-6-3.
- Los Angeles is 2-0-2 (six points) in its four games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Kings scored only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Los Angeles has lost all four games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Kings have scored more than two goals in 12 games (10-0-2, 22 points).
- In the six games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 5-0-1 to record 11 points.
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 7-5-2 (16 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 3-1-1 (seven points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 2-1-3 record in overtime contests this season and an 8-9-1 overall record.
- In the four games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
- This season the Sabres recorded just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Buffalo has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals 11 times, earning 15 points from those matchups (7-3-1).
- Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has recorded eight points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 3-3-0 (six points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 11th |
| 11th | 2.84 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 23rd |
| 16th | 29.4 | Shots | 27.7 | 22nd |
| 1st | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 20th |
| 26th | 15.52% | Power Play % | 17.86% | 18th |
| 14th | 80.3% | Penalty Kill % | 77.05% | 23rd |
Kings vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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