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

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Devils

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.

Team USA Olympic hero Jack Hughes is expected to feature for the New Jersey Devils tonight after scoring the overtime winner against Canada to secure the gold medal. However, following an intense tournament, international travel and post-event commitments, there could be questions over fatigue and how sharp he will be in this spot.

The 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. New Jersey 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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-9-3	2.5	.909	1
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Jake Allen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-17-2	2.8	.903	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ryan McLeod Over 0.5 Assists +135

Ryan McLeod (Sabres) has had one assist or more in 5 straight games on the road. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists wager which looks attractive at +135 that he is able to cover the line.

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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

+5500

Devils

+5500

2-0

Sabres

+5000

Devils

+5000

2-1

Sabres

+1500

Devils

+1500

3-0

Sabres

+3400

Devils

+3500

3-1

Sabres

+1900

Devils

+1900

3-2

Sabres

+850

Devils

+850

4-0

Sabres

+4500

Devils

+4500

4-1

Sabres

+1600

Devils

+1700

4-2

Sabres

+1600

Devils

+1600

4-3

Sabres

+1000

Devils

+1000

5-0

Sabres

+7500

Devils

+7500

5-1

Sabres

+2800

Devils

+2800

5-2

Sabres

+1700

Devils

+1700

5-3

Sabres

+2200

Devils

+2200

5-4

Sabres

+1900

Devils

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+11000

6-1

Sabres

+6000

Devils

+6000

6-2

Sabres

+3300

Devils

+3300

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Devils

+2900

6-4

Sabres

+4500

Devils

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+4500

Devils

+4500

7-1

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+10000

7-2

Sabres

+9000

Devils

+8000

7-3

Sabres

+6000

Devils

+5500

7-4

Sabres

+6600

Devils

+6000

7-5

Sabres

+10000

Devils

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+11000

Devils

+11000

8-2

Sabres

+14000

Devils

+13000

8-3

Sabres

+14000

Devils

+13000

8-4

Sabres

+12000

Devils

+11000

8-5

Sabres

+14000

Devils

+13000

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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.

There are betting odds of -115 that New Jersey Devils land victory, with Buffalo Sabres alternatively at -104. The probability of the home team winning this game is 53% according to the sportsbooks.

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 +108.

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Moneyline

Sabres

-104

Devils

-115

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+148

Tie

+310

Devils

+145

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-263

Devils -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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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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