Buffalo will try to be nasty hosts on Wednesday when the New Jersey Devils pay a visit to First Niagara Center.

Supporters of the Devils have seen them go 8-7-1 so far this season, while the Sabres are at 11-6. In totals betting, the Sabres are 7-9-1, while the Devils are 6-7-3.



View New Jersey vs Buffalo Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-185 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
This game matches up the No. 12 (Sabres) and the No. 13 (Devils) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 3.1 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.8 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 17.9% while the Devils defense kills off 93.2% of their penalties.

New Jersey was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Bruins. They lost as +170 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

In their last action, Buffalo was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on Buffalo at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.


New Jersey Devils Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 5-5
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Buffalo Sabres Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Montreal are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

A few Devils at Sabres trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey's last 9 games when playing Buffalo
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing New Jersey
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home


Next up:
New Jersey at Tampa Bay, Saturday, November 19
Buffalo at Carolina, Friday, November 18