Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres square off against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 25.

There is -105 on offer when it comes to the Sabres on the Moneyline and we’re expecting the visitors to beat the Devils. There’s plenty of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

Buffalo Sabres suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 5-2 in their previous game. This was at home to Pittsburgh Penguins at KeyBank Center. Tage Thompson and Jason Zucker scored one goal each.

New Jersey Devils have lost on their last three outings. In a recent home game at Prudential Center, they were turned over 3-1 by New York Islanders. Devils managed 24 shots and Nico Hischier recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-1 in favor of the Sabres when they last played the Devils, with the encounter taking place at Prudential Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Devils victories.

Starting Goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-7-2	2.7	.902	0
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-13-1	3.2	.882	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 2.8 goals from 32.4 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, with Mattias Samuelsson racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.37 goal against average with a .930 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Devils have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.1%.

The top points scorer is Dougie Hamilton with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, while Cody Glass is next best after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.68 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

Step into Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

The best wager could be taking Buffalo Sabres to simply secure a victory in this NHL encounter. Our pick can be taken at odds of -105 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

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Key Sabres vs Devils stats:

• Sabres have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Devils have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Devils have lost their last 3 games.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 1 Devils

Let’s take a chance on the +1900 available that the Sabres secure a 3-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Devils

1-0

Sabres

+5000

Devils

+5500

2-0

Sabres

+4500

Devils

+5000

2-1

Sabres

+1400

Devils

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+3300

Devils

+3400

3-1

Sabres

+1900

Devils

+1900

3-2

Sabres

+850

Devils

+850

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Devils

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+1600

Devils

+1600

4-2

Sabres

+1600

Devils

+1500

4-3

Sabres

+1000

Devils

+1000

5-0

Sabres

+7500

Devils

+7500

5-1

Sabres

+2800

Devils

+2500

5-2

Sabres

+1700

Devils

+1700

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Devils

+2200

5-4

Sabres

+2000

Devils

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+11000

6-1

Sabres

+6600

Devils

+6000

6-2

Sabres

+3400

Devils

+3300

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Devils

+2900

6-4

Sabres

+5000

Devils

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Devils

+4500

7-1

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+10000

7-2

Sabres

+9000

Devils

+8000

7-3

Sabres

+6000

Devils

+6000

7-4

Sabres

+6600

Devils

+6600

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+11000

8-2

Sabres

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-3

Sabres

+14000

Devils

+14000

8-4

Sabres

+12500

Devils

+12000

8-5

Sabres

+14000

Devils

+14000

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Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you have a strong view of the likely winner of this game, then the good news is that the sportsbooks afford the same probability when it comes to New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres. Take the -110 about the team that you prefer.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +110.

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Moneyline

Sabres

-110

Devils

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+150

Tie

+310

Devils

+143

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-278

Devils -1.5

+220

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.00 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 1.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 3.6
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 23
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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