Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/21

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The Buffalo Sabres are set to play the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The game is scheduled for Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+.

The Sabres have a record of 16-14-4 this season. They are led by Head Coach Lindy Ruff. The Devils, with a record of 20-14-1, are under the guidance of Head Coach Sheldon Keefe. Both teams will be eager to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Sabres vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -148, Buffalo Sabres +124

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have been on a winning streak in recent games. They defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 with 32 shots on goal. Rasmus Dahlin and Tage Thompson each scored a goal, with Alex Lyon saving 32 of 34 shots.

In their game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Sabres won 5-3. Zach Benson contributed two assists, while Alex Tuch had a solid performance with one assist, three hits, and five blocks. Alex Lyon made 24 saves on 27 shots.

The Sabres also secured a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. Alex Tuch stood out with two assists and three hits. Tage Thompson added another goal to his tally, and Alex Lyon made 23 saves on 24 shots.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have been on a roll lately with two recent wins. They defeated the Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights, both by a score of 2-1. Jacob Markstrom was key in these games, making 32 saves against Utah.

Nico Hischier and Connor Brown have been important for the Devils. Hischier provided two assists against Utah, while Brown scored in both games. They also got a solid performance from Luke Hughes against Vancouver, even though they lost 2-1.

The Devils have scored 98 goals this season, placing them 15th overall. They have also been strong defensively, blocking 538 shots. Their skaters rank 9th in the league for this stat.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are the favorites with a moneyline of -148 against the Buffalo Sabres, who have a moneyline of +124. The Devils have shown strong performance in goals and assists, ranking better in these areas. The projected score favors the Devils to win 3-2, making them a solid pick for the moneyline.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with the under at -113 and the over at -109. Both teams have similar goaltending stats, with the Devils slightly ahead in goals against. The projected total score is 5, suggesting that the under is the better choice for this game.