First Niagara Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Buffalo Sabres and the visiting New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 1.6-1.5 win for the Devils. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Buffalo will face the 3-3-1 Devils. In totals betting, the Sabres are 2-4-1 in over under betting so far this season while the New Jersey Devils are 2-4-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs New Jersey injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 21 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the New Jersey Devils sit at a No. 27 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Buffalo Sabres No. 27-ranked offense (1.86 goals per game) against a New Jersey Devils defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.86 goals per game allowed. The Sabres Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.69% rate while the Devils have a 75% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, New Jersey was a 5-4 Sportsbook on the road against the Senators. Bettors on New Jersey at +137 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Buffalo was a 7-2 loser in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
New Jersey home to Columbus, Tuesday, October 27th
Buffalo at Philadelphia, Tuesday, October 27th