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Rasmus Dahlin and Quinton Byfield will be leading the way for the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings, respectively, when the two teams clash on Thursday, Jan. 29 at KeyBank Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know about the Sabres-Kings game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Sabres vs. Kings Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | -1.5 | 195 | -238 | 5.5 | -130 | 110 | -125 | +105 |
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Sabres vs. Kings Prediction
ATS Pick: Kings (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Sabres 4 - Kings 3
Sabres vs. Kings Betting Insights
- Buffalo's 52 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 5.5 goals 33 times.
- Los Angeles has played 24 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.
- The teams average six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams allow 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Sabres are fifth in the league, and the Kings rank 30th.
- The Kings are third in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 12th.
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres' 176 total goals (3.4 per game) rank fifth in the NHL.
- Defensively, Buffalo has conceded 159 total goals (3.1 per game) to rank 12th in NHL action.
- Their +17 goal differential is seventh-best in the league.
- The 29 power-play goals Buffalo has recorded this season (on 151 chances) rank 20th in the NHL.
- The Sabres are 20th in the league with a 19.21% power-play conversion rate.
- The seven shorthanded goals Buffalo has scored this season lead the NHL.
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 52 | 28 | 27 | 55 | 45 | 21 | 46% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 48 | 11 | 31 | 42 | 76 | 19 | - |
| Alex Tuch | 51 | 18 | 24 | 42 | 42 | 24 | 46.3% |
| Josh Doan | 52 | 17 | 19 | 36 | 42 | 35 | 30.8% |
| Ryan McLeod | 52 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 53 | 23 | 46.1% |
Sabres Player Props
Kings Stats
- The Kings have 133 goals this season (2.6 per game), 30th in the NHL.
- Los Angeles gives up 2.7 goals per game (138 total), the third-fewest in the NHL.
- Their -5 goal differential is 18th in the league.
- Los Angeles has 24 power-play goals (28th in NHL) on 154 chances.
- The Kings' power-play percentage (15.58) ranks them 30th in the league.
- Los Angeles has scored seven shorthanded goals (first in league).
Kings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 51 | 17 | 23 | 40 | 41 | 13 | 40.6% |
| Kevin Fiala | 51 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 72 | 19 | 26.3% |
| Quinton Byfield | 50 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 55 | 23 | 41% |
| Corey Perry | 40 | 11 | 15 | 26 | 31 | 4 | 25% |
| Alex Laferriere | 51 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 53 | 11 | 43.8% |
Kings Player Props
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