Sabres at Kings Pick, Odds & Prediction – NHL, October 31
Sabres (6-4-3) at Kings (4-6-2)
Sat, Oct 31, 4:10 PM ET · Status: Scheduled · crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Win chance, moneyline with the vig removed: Sabres 53%, Kings 47%
Our pick
Pick: Buffalo Sabres, posted at -120 Bet Buffalo Sabres -120 at BetOnline →
Market favorite on the moneyline. Published Oct 30, 2026, 12:15 PM ET, before the start.
Price check
- Our price: -120, published Oct 30, 2026, 12:15 PM ET
- Best price, as of Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET: -120 at BetOnline
- Win chance (no vig) then: 53%
- Win chance (no vig), as of Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET: 53%
Sabres at Kings odds
Last updated Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET
| Sportsbook | Sabres | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Open | -120 (BetOnline) | +107 (BetOnline) |
| MyBookie | -123 | +102 |
| Bovada | -125 | +105 |
| BetOnline | -120 | +107 |
| BetUS | -120 | +100 |
| Sportsbook | Sabres | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Open | -1.5 +193 (MyBookie) | +1.5 -244 (MyBookie) |
| MyBookie | -1.5 +191 | +1.5 -238 |
| Bovada | -1.5 +205 | +1.5 -244 |
| BetOnline | -1.5 +207 | +1.5 -250 |
| BetUS | -1.5 +212 | +1.5 -250 |
| Sportsbook | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 5.5 -132 (BetOnline) | 5.5 +115 (BetOnline) |
| MyBookie | 6 -108 | 6 -114 |
| Bovada | 6 -108 | 6 -112 |
| BetOnline | 5.5 -132 | 5.5 +115 |
| BetUS | 5.5 -130 | 5.5 +110 |
American odds. The best price on each side is in bold. OFF: the book wasn't showing this line at the last update.
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Matchup
Recent results
Sabres
- W 7-6 at Anaheim Ducks, October 29
- W 2-0 at San Jose Sharks, October 27
- L 3-4 at Washington Capitals, October 24
- L 1-3 vs Philadelphia Flyers, October 21
- L 3-4 at Montreal Canadiens, October 17
Kings
- W 6-5 vs Ottawa Senators, October 29
- L 1-2 at Chicago Blackhawks, October 27
- W 6-3 at New York Rangers, October 26
- L 1-3 at New Jersey Devils, October 24
- W 3-2 at New York Islanders, October 22
Head to head
- March 21, 2026: Buffalo Sabres 4, Los Angeles Kings 1
- January 29, 2026: Los Angeles Kings 1, Buffalo Sabres 4
Injury report
Sabres
- Konsta Helenius – Sidelined (upper body)
- Jiri Kulich – Sidelined (concussion)
- Injured reserve: Justin Danforth, Matt Grzelcyk, Conor Timmins
Kings
- Brandt Clarke – Day-to-Day (upper body)
- Injured reserve: Kevin Fiala, Mats Zuccarello, Alex Turcotte
Match preview
Prices as of Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET. Neither side is a clear favorite. The best moneyline on the Sabres is -120 at BetOnline and BetUS. The Kings are +107 at BetOnline, the top price. Without the margin, the prices give the Sabres a 53% win chance. The Sabres must win by more than 1.5 to cover. To take the Kings and the points, MyBookie has the best line: +1.5 at -238. The over/under sits at 6. The best over is 5.5 at -130 at BetUS, and the best under is 6 at -112 at Bovada. Back the Kings at BetOnline rather than BetUS and $100 wins $107 instead of $100. The Sabres are our pick, at -120 on October 30. The top price is -120 at BetOnline, almost where we posted.
The Sabres are 6-4-3 this season, and the Kings are 4-6-2. The Sabres average 3.1 goals for and 3.6 against this season. The Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-6 on October 29. This season the Kings score 2.8 goals a game and allow 3.5. Last time out, the Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5.
Next NHL games
- Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Bruins, Oct 31, 1:10 PM ET. Pick: Boston Bruins, posted at -213 · Bet Boston Bruins -222 at MyBookie →
- St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings, Oct 31, 1:10 PM ET. Pick: St. Louis Blues, posted at -112 · Bet St. Louis Blues -114 at MyBookie →
- Tampa Bay Lightning at Nashville Predators, Oct 31, 2:10 PM ET. Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning, posted at -164 · Bet Tampa Bay Lightning -161 at BetOnline →
- Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders, Oct 31, 2:10 PM ET. Pick: Edmonton Oilers, posted at -130 · Bet Edmonton Oilers -130 at BetOnline →
Other NHL games on October 31
- Senators at Sharks, Oct 31, 4:10 PM ET
- Penguins at Canadiens, Oct 31, 7:10 PM ET
- Maple Leafs at Canucks, Oct 31, 7:10 PM ET
- Blue Jackets at Stars, Oct 31, 8:10 PM ET
- Flames at Avalanche, Oct 31, 10:10 PM ET
Sabres vs Kings FAQ
Who is favored in Sabres vs Kings?
As of Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET, the Sabres are favored. The best moneyline on the Sabres is -120 at BetOnline and BetUS, and with the bookmakers' margin removed the odds give the Sabres a 53% chance to win.
What is the spread for Sabres vs Kings?
As of Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET, the Sabres are 1.5-point favorites (Sabres -1.5) at all four books. The best bet on the Sabres is -1.5 at +212 at BetUS. The best bet on the Kings is +1.5 at -238 at MyBookie.
What is the over/under for Sabres vs Kings?
As of Oct 30, 10:33 PM ET, the over/under is 6 goals at two of the four books that have posted a total. The best over is 5.5 at -130 at BetUS. The best under is -112 at Bovada.
When and where is Sabres vs Kings?
The Sabres play the Kings on Saturday, October 31 at 4:10 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.
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