Planning on watching today’s Devils and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are favored by -1.5 in this Eastern conference contest against the Sabres. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at BetMGM. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.
New Jersey Devils Preview
As the 11th ranked team in the Eastern Conference, the Devils have gone 36-33-4 this season. In the Metropolitan Division, New Jersey is in 6th place. On the road, the Devils have a record of 19-15-2. Over their last ten games, the Devils are 5-5 and have won two straight games.
This season, New Jersey has been favored in 48 of their 73 games, going 27-19-2 in those games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Devils have a record of 21-21. Over their last three games, the Devils have gone 2-1.
For their offensive performance, the Devils come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 11th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. The New Jersey offense is ranked 14th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 28th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Jake Allen has started 27 games in this season. His current record is 10-14, and his save percentage stands at 0.664%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
At home this season, the Sabres have gone 17-18-1, and in the Eastern Conference, they are 19-23. Overall, Buffalo has a record of 34-34-5, and they have lost two straight games as the underdog.
Over their last ten games, the Sabres are 5-5, and in the Atlantic Division, they are in 6th place. For the year, Buffalo has been the underdog in 46 of their 73 games, and they have gone 19-23-4 in those games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 14th in the league. This season, the Sabres have a 19-20 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 13-14 record.
Entering the game, goalie Devon Levi has started 20 games this season. His current record stands at 9-8, and his save percentage is 0.509%.
The Devils held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-1-0 record. In terms of the puck line, the Devils achieved a 2-1 record.
The Devils held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-1-0 record. In terms of the puck line, the Devils achieved a 2-1 record.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Devils in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sabres winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sabres straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line. When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will remain below that figure, and we recommend wagering on the under.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sabres +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 6.5