Sunday morning NHL action hits California as the Los Angeles Kings host the Buffalo Sabres at crypto.com Arena on Sun 1 Nov, 7:00 am AEDT. The numbers jump off the page in this match-up, with both teams looking to carve out momentum as the season unfolds.
Los Angeles currently sits 31st on the ladder with a 3-6-2 record (8 points), while Buffalo carries a 5-4-3 record (13 points) into this contest. If you are breaking down the board for your nhl picks, key stats like special teams efficiency and possession control tell a sharp story.
Who Will Win at Crypto.com Arena?
Buffalo Sabres head into Los Angeles coming off a 2-0 shutout win over the San Jose Sharks on Wed, 28 Oct. Jack Quinn leads the Buffalo attack with 6 goals and 5 assists, while Owen Power has provided stellar setup play with 9 assists and 2 goals. The Sabres boast a 53.4% Corsi rating and average 2.75 goals per game this season.
Los Angeles Kings are coming off a 1-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wed, 28 Oct. Despite Artemi Panarin firing with 7 goals and 4 assists, LA has struggled on defense, conceding 3.36 goals per game overall and managing a penalty kill rate of just 63.64%. Across their last five overall, LA has posted a 3-2 record while averaging 3.2 goals for and 2.4 goals against.
The head-to-head numbers say Buffalo holds the edge in overall points and ladder position (21st vs 31st). In the match winner market, Buffalo Sabres rate as 1.85 favourites, with the Los Angeles Kings priced at 1.95. Buffalo rates a real chance to lock in back-to-back road wins.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season goals and assists.
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Artemi PanarinLW | 8G 11A |
| Adrian KempeLW | 6G 7A |
| Brandt ClarkeD | 3G 9A |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Tage ThompsonC | 12G 9A |
| Jack QuinnRW | 9G 10A |
| Owen PowerD | 3G 12A |