LiontipsLos Angeles vs. Buffalo. NHL Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Los Angeles is in fourth place in the Western Conference standings with 23 points after 19 games. The team from California has had a pretty good start to the new season, losing only six games since October 17. Not long ago, Anze Kopitar team returned from an away series of games, in which they suffered losses to Calgary (1:3) and Colorado (2:4). Jim Hiller men have been performing well in California for several seasons. The Kings crushed Detroit (4:1) and Columbus (5:2) on the ice of the Crypto.com Arena, earning more points with the support of their home crowd. In seven games as hosts, the Kings have lost only three points, losing to Vancouver (2:4) and unexpectedly giving up the victory to Chicago (3:4, B) in a shootout.
The visitors played well in defense at the beginning of November and have now improved their reliability again. Los Angeles conceded three goals in the previous two games and confidently won them. Goalies David Rittich and Darcy Kuemper continue to fight for the right to be the Kings' number one. Together, these goalies have reflected 88.5% of shots. Now it is the Canadian native who is taking the leading positions. Kuemper looks more reliable compared to his counterpart, but he was injured and is unlikely to take part in the upcoming match.
Anze Kopitar continues to be the main star of the Californians. The Slovenian forward is having another strong season and can already boast of 21 points (5+16) in the goal+pass system. Breathing down his neck is Adrian Kempe, who participated in 18 goal attacks for the Kings (9+9) in this regular season and is the team best sniper to date.
Disqualifications and injuries
Drew Doughty, Darcy Kuemper, Caleb Jones and Artur Kaliyev will not help their team in the match against Buffalo.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Los Angeles takes at least 29 shots per game.
The Kings are targeting the opposing goal, but they prefer to play the puck until it right.
- Statistically, the Kings are receiving 9.79 penalty minutes.
Los Angeles is not known for its good discipline and usually gets sent off at least five times per game
Current form
Buffalo is in 12th place in the East and can’t get out of the bottom of the conference table. The visitors have 17 points after 18 games and are two points behind the top eight, with a good chance to get closer. At the same time, the Blades and Montreal, which is in last place, are separated by only one point. The team played well in the last home series and earned two points each in matches against Calgary (3:2, B) and St. Louis (4:3, OT), but lost to the Canadians from the province of Quebec (5:7). The away tour began for Lindy Ruff’s charges with a rather big defeat in Pennsylvania (2:5). The Sabres conceded four goals in 40 minutes and were able to score only two accurate shots into Philadelphia’s goal, which did not change the final result.
The visiting team starting goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is injured and will not be able to play in California. Devon Levy, who has not yet found his game this fall, will take his place again. The Canadian talent has reflected only 87.03% of shots and allowed 3.95 goals per 60 minutes on the ice. The goalie has not had a single shutout so far.
Tage Thompson is questionable for the game against Los Angeles. He is currently Buffalo leading scorer and sniper (11+7). Alex Tuck (5+12) is also injured, so John-Jason Peterka (7+9) and Rasmus Dahlin (5+11) should take center stage.
Disqualifications and injuries
Jordan Greenway, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Mattias Samuelsson are all recovering from previous injuries, while Tage Thompson and Alex Tuck are still in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- Buffalo has a 21-25 lead in goals scored and allowed in the second period.
The Blades have their worst second period, playing their best hockey at the start of the match and at the end.
- The Sabres are winning 47.9 percent of their faceoffs.
The visitors look poor at the point and don't win the puck for their teammates very often.
Trends
Bet 1st period: Los Angeles with handicap (0)
Los Angeles has not lost in the first period in California in five of its previous six games.
1.63Bet 2nd period: Los Angeles to score
Buffalo has conceded in the second period for four straight games.
1.38Tip and bets
Los Angeles plays well in California and in seven home games Jim Hiller men have lost only three points. Buffalo game lacks stability, but the visitors are now seriously weakened by injuries to their leaders. Not only is the Blades' main goalie in the infirmary, but two of their best scorers have also been injured. In one of the first games of the season, the Kings confidently beat the Sabres on the ice of the KeyBank Center arena. We believe that they will be able to do the same in November. We suggest betting on the home team victory, taking into account overtime and a shootout series.
Prediction - Los Angeles win in the match for 1.60
Bet on individual total
Los Angeles allows 2.57 goals per game at home and hates getting into shootouts. The visitors simply have no one to score against right now, since Buffalo two best forwards are injured and may not play in California. A little over a month ago, Lindy Ruff men were only able to beat the Kings once on their ice.
We take the individual total of Buffalo under 2.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.95
Total Bet
The Kings play a defensive style of hockey, especially on the ice of Crypto.com Arena. In October, the Kings tied up their opponents and did not allow Buffalo to freely move the puck in the opponent zone. The Sabres have a good performance record on the road, but at the moment they are unlikely to fully realize their potential. Let play a bet on the total under goals.
We bet on total under 6.5 goals with odds of 1.57
