Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

When: Saturday, 11/25/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: Prudential Center Stadium The game could be a close one to predict, with both teams sitting at 8-9-2 (Devils) and 8-8-1 (Sabres). With an eighth straight season of missing the postseason, the Buffalo Sabres look to improvement and victoriousness in their upcoming face-off against the New Jersey Devils and their not so savory record of second last in the Metropolitan Division. There is still a chance to turn the season around, but can these squads put an end to their statistical woes, or will the outcome be as expected? Get your NHL predictions today. Betting Odds Moneyline: Sabres +155 | Devils -175

Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-155) | Devils -1.5 (+135)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 64%.

Buffalo Sabres

Goaltender Ukko-Pekka-Luukkonen has been the bright spot for Buffalo with a .911 save percentage and 2.80 goals-against average, as John-Jason Peterka and Casey Middlestadt have led the offensive efforts with 11 goals and 19 assists. The defense has struggled, allowing opponents to carry the puck into the offensive zone and easily find open shots on the net. The Buffalo Sabres have had a difficult season with an offense and defense both ranked in the bottom third of the NHL. John-Jason Peterka and Casey Middlestadt have 18 combined goals and assists and Ukko-Pekka-Luukkonen has had a solid start to his season in goal with a .911 save percentage. Nonetheless, the defense has let the team down, allowing opponents to attack the zone with ease while only five active skaters have four goals or more.