Sabres vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - March 21

The Buffalo Sabres (43-20-6) will attempt to extend a six-game road win streak when they face the Los Angeles Kings (28-24-16) on Saturday, March 21 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.

Over the last 10 games, the Kings have registered a 5-3-2 record after totaling 32 total goals (six power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 25.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.

Sabres vs. Kings Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Kings 4, Sabres 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Kings (+103)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

• The Sabres (43-20-6 overall) have a 7-6-13 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Buffalo has 24 points (9-3-6) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
• Buffalo has scored two goals in 12 games this season (5-7-0 record, 10 points).
• The Sabres have scored three or more goals 47 times, and are 38-4-5 in those games (to register 81 points).
• In the 25 games when Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 36 points after finishing 16-5-4.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 15-9-2 (32 points).
• The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 43 games. The Sabres went 28-11-4 in those matchups (60 points).

Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have a 10-16-26 record in overtime matchups this season and a 28-24-16 overall record.
• Los Angeles has earned 35 points (13-6-9) in its 28 games decided by one goal.
• In 17 games this season when the Kings finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of six points (1-12-4).
• Los Angeles has 14 points (5-8-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Kings have scored more than two goals in 34 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
• This season, Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal in 28 games has a record of 13-10-5 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 15-16-6 (36 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents 28 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Sabres vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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