- The Devils are a -1.5 goal favourite vs the Sabres
- Sabres vs. Devils Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: MSGB | MSGS
The Buffalo Sabres (32-19) visit Prudential Center to take on the New Jersey Devils (28-27) on Feb. 25 in Newark, NJ. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Devils are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Sabres vs. Devils Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Sabres vs. Devils Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sabres | +1.5 -250 | 6 -102 | -110 |
| Devils | -1.5 +200 | 6 -118 | -110 |
Sabres vs Devils Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sabres will win this game with 51.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sabres vs Devils Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Sabres will cover the spread with 50.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Sabres Best Bets & Trends
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+20.05 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+16.40 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.45 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 3P Puck Line in 12 of their last 14 away games (+11.40 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.05 Units / 44% ROI)
Devils Best Bets & Trends
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 33% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+6.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+6.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- The New Jersey Devils have covered the 1P Puck Line in 7 of their last 13 games (+2.15 Units / 12% ROI)
Sabres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sabres are 33-24 against the spread this NHL season (+10 Units / 11.64% ROI).
- Sabres are 32-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.15 Units /12.38% ROI
- Sabres are 28-26 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -0.48% ROI
- Sabres are 26-28 when betting the Under for -4.85 Units /-7.7% ROI
Devils Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Devils are 19-38 against the spread this NHL season (-24.9 Units /-29.98% ROI).
- Devils are 28-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -6.06% ROI
- Devils are 22-34 when betting the Over for -15.35 Units / -24.33% ROI
- Devils are 34-22 when betting the Under for +10.25 Units / 16.31% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Devils vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -295 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -130 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +175 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Ryan McLeod (BUF) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Devils vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -140 |
| Timo Meier (NJ) | 3.5 +140 | 3.5 -190 |
| Jack Hughes (NJ) | 3.5 -115 | 3.5 -118 |
| Dawson Mercer (NJ) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
Sabres: Keys to the Game vs. Devils
The Sabres were 34-45 (.430) last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres are 32-23 (.582) this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres are 16-1 (.941) when leading after the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .745
The Sabres were 16-14 (.533) when winning the xG advantage last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
Devils: Keys to the Game vs. Sabres
The Devils were 17-12 (.586) when tied after the first period last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Devils are 1-16 (.059) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .124
The Devils were 34-3 (.919) when leading after the second period last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Devils are 1-19 (.050) when trailing after the second period this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .136
Sabres Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres have 0.8 points per game while shorthanded this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Sabres have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Sabres had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Sabres have 6 inner slot shots while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
Devils Offensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Devils had 0.6 rush chances per game while shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Devils scored on 5% of rush chances while trailing last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Devils averaged 15.9 high danger chances per game last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
Sabres Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres allowed 1.3 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Sabres had a .887 save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901
The Sabres allowed 1.3 goals per game in the second period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sabres have a .717 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .816
Devils Defensive Stats & Trends
The Devils have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Devils have allowed 154 forecheck chances this season — 7th most among NHL Teams
The Devils allowed 0.7 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Devils allowed 2.92 expected goals per game last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
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