The Los Angeles Kings visit the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+.

Buffalo played on the road in its last Game on October 5, and lost 3-1 against the New Jersey Devils.

As hockey matchups continue, get ready for the outing with what you need to know ahead of Thursday’s game.

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Los Angeles Kings vs. Buffalo Sabres odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 9:56 AM ET. For a full list of Sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Kings (-115)
  • Underdog: Sabres (-105)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Kings vs. Sabres game info and start time

  • Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: Bally Sports
  • Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
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Kings stats and trends

  • The Kings were a moneyline favorite 58 times last season, and finished 33-25 in those games.
  • Los Angeles went 32-22 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
  • The Kings have a 53.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
  • Of Los Angeles’ 87 games last season, 31 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • The Kings’ 254 goals scored last season (3.1 per game) ranked 16th in the league.
  • The Kings allowed 210 total goals (2.6 per game), ranking third in NHL play for the fewest goals against.
  • The 56 power-play goals the Kings recorded last season ranked 13th in the NHL (on 248 power-play chances).

Sabres stats and trends

  • The Sabres claimed an upset victory in 20, or 38.5%, of the 52 games they played as an underdog last season.
  • Buffalo had a record of 18-30 in games when oddsmakers listed them as -105 or longer on the moneyline last season.
  • The win probability for the Sabres, implied from the moneyline, is 51.2%.
  • Buffalo combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 31 of 82 games last season.
  • With 244 goals (3.0 per game) last season, the Sabres had the league’s 23rd-ranked offense.
  • The Sabres gave up 243 total goals (3.0 per game), 11th in the league.
  • The Sabres had 37 power-play goals (on 223 chances), 30th in the NHL.