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In a highly anticipated matchup, the Buffalo Sabres will face off against the Los Angeles Kings on January 29, 2026, at the Sabres’ home venue. Both teams have shown signs of promise in their recent form, with the Sabres winning three of their last five matches and the Kings securing victories in two of their last five games.
The odds provided by bookmakers currently favor the Sabres with a 43% chance of a home win, while the Kings are not far behind with a 34.2% probability of an away victory. The model prediction also suggests a 22.9% possibility of a draw, indicating that this match could be a closely contested affair.
Tactically, both teams have displayed strengths in different aspects of their gameplay, making it difficult to predict a clear winner. With the Sabres’ recent momentum and home advantage, they may have a slight edge over the Kings. However, the Kings’ resilience and ability to secure wins on the road cannot be overlooked. This matchup is likely to be a thrilling and competitive contest between two evenly matched teams.
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| Buffalo 43.3% |
Draw 22.7% |
Los Angeles 34% |
Outrights of NHL Los Angeles Kings: 1.93% Buffalo Sabres: 1.41%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.18 | 4.16 | 2.78 |
Latest Results
| 24.01.26 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 0:5 22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4 20.01.26 Nashville Predators – Buffalo Sabres – 3:5 19.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 2:1 17.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Minnesota Wild – 4:5 OT |
24.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Los Angeles Kings – 4:5 penalties 20.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – New York Rangers – 4:3 17.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT 16.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Anaheim Ducks – 2:3 penalties 14.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.11.24 Los Angeles Kings – Buffalo Sabres – 0:1 10.10.24 Buffalo Sabres – Los Angeles Kings – 1:3 13.02.24 Buffalo Sabres – Los Angeles Kings – 7:0 24.01.24 Los Angeles Kings – Buffalo Sabres – 3:5 13.02.23 Los Angeles Kings – Buffalo Sabres – 5:2 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 50 | 32 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 198:122 | 79 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 53 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 171:154 | 68 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 52 | 25 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 172:144 | 67 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 51 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 171:161 | 62 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 54 | 21 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 186:175 | 62 |
| 6 | Anaheim Ducks | 53 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 22 | 177:188 | 59 |
| 7 | Utah Mammoth | 52 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 21 | 163:143 | 58 |
| 8 | San Jose Sharks | 50 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 21 | 156:174 | 55 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 50 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 134:143 | 55 |
| 10 | Seattle Kraken | 51 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 143:154 | 55 |
| 11 | Nashville Predators | 51 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 148:174 | 52 |
| 12 | Chicago Blackhawks | 52 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 23 | 141:164 | 50 |
| 13 | Calgary Flames | 52 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 132:156 | 48 |
| 14 | Winnipeg Jets | 51 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 149:158 | 47 |
| 15 | St. Louis Blues | 52 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 127:179 | 47 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 52 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 139:191 | 39 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 51 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 179:130 | 70 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 52 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 180:150 | 69 |
| 3 | Detroit Red Wings | 53 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 167:159 | 69 |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres | 51 | 23 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 172:155 | 63 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 51 | 22 | 4 | 11 | 14 | 169:152 | 63 |
| 6 | Montreal Canadiens | 52 | 18 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 177:175 | 63 |
| 7 | Boston Bruins | 53 | 23 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 177:166 | 63 |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 52 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 150:146 | 61 |
| 9 | Florida Panthers | 51 | 23 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 157:165 | 59 |
| 10 | Philadelphia Flyers | 51 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 154:162 | 57 |
| 11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 52 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 170:176 | 57 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 53 | 22 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 170:159 | 57 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 52 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 23 | 138:159 | 56 |
| 14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 51 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 158:169 | 55 |
| 15 | Ottawa Senators | 52 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 174:174 | 55 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 53 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 143:165 | 50 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.6 (22.55%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.75 (12.03%)
3. Vegas Golden Knights: 7.35 (11.04%)
4. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.63 (9.41%)
5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.38 (7.82%)
6. Florida Panthers: 12.63 (6.43%)
7. Dallas Stars: 17.25 (4.71%)
8. Minnesota Wild: 20.5 (3.96%)
9. Washington Capitals: 30.5 (2.66%)
10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 39.25 (2.07%)
11. Los Angeles Kings: 42 (1.93%)
12. Detroit Red Wings: 52 (1.56%)
13. Montreal Canadiens: 52 (1.56%)
14. Buffalo Sabres: 57.5 (1.41%)
15. Utah Mammoth: 57.5 (1.41%)
16. New Jersey Devils: 62.5 (1.3%)
17. Ottawa Senators: 70 (1.16%)
18. New York Islanders: 77 (1.05%)
19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 79.5 (1.02%)
20. Anaheim Ducks: 91 (0.89%)
21. Philadelphia Flyers: 133 (0.61%)
22. Winnipeg Jets: 145.5 (0.56%)
23. Nashville Predators: 158 (0.51%)
24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.46%)
25. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.46%)
26. San Jose Sharks: 261 (0.31%)
27. New York Rangers: 301 (0.27%)
28. Seattle Kraken: 311 (0.26%)
29. Calgary Flames: 476 (0.17%)
30. Chicago Blackhawks: 526 (0.15%)
31. St. Louis Blues: 551 (0.15%)
32. Vancouver Canucks: 826 (0.1%)
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