Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 10/5/24
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Devils. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Devils at O2 Arena in Prague, None. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Devils being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Sabres.
BUFFALO SABRES VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5
This game will be played at O2 Arena at 10:00 ET on Saturday, October 5th.
WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:
- With the Devils being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Devils.
- Take the Devils on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)
Can Buffalo Lock in a Road Win?
The Sabres dropped their season opener with a 4-1 road loss to the Devils. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark. Buffalo’s record now stands at 0-1-0.
Defensively, the Sabres struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. Their only goal came from Owen Power at 9:53 in the third period, cutting the deficit to 3-1 before the Devils added an empty-netter to seal the game.
Buffalo’s offense struggled in their 4-1 loss to the Devils, managing just one goal, which came from Owen Power at 9:53 in the third period. The Sabres took 31 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 12 giveaways.
Buffalo was held scoreless through the first two periods before Power’s goal. JJ Peterka and Bowen Byram each picked up an assist on the lone tally.
Defensively, the Sabres will look to improve after allowing the first three goals in their last game against the Devils. The first two came in the opening period, and the third was scored just 3:29 into the second. Buffalo did cut the deficit to 3-1, but they gave up an empty-net goal at 17:28 in the third period. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 19 saves with a save percentage of 86.4%. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 25 hits.
Do the Devils Have What it Takes at Home?
The Devils opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Sabres. New Jersey was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
Four different players scored for the Devils, who now sit at 1-0-0. They kept Buffalo off the board until the third period, when the Sabres scored at 9:53. New Jersey added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
New Jersey’s offense came through with a 4-1 win over Buffalo, with four different players finding the net. Stefan Noesen opened the scoring for the Devils, followed by Johnathan Kovacevic’s first goal of the season. Nico Hischier added a goal in the second period, and Paul Cotter capped things off with an empty-netter.
The Devils fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 19 giveaways. Nate Bastian picked up two assists, while Johnathan Kovacevic, Jonas Siegenthaler, Dawson Mercer, and Paul Cotter each added an assist.
Defensively, the Devils will look to build on their last game, where they allowed just one goal to Buffalo. Jacob Markstrom recorded 30 saves with a 96.8% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits. The only goal they allowed came at the 9:53 mark of the 3rd period.