Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/25

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The Buffalo Sabres will play against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The game will be held at the Prudential Center and will start at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+.

Buffalo has a record of 32-19-6 this season. They are ranked 6th in their conference and 4th in their division. The New Jersey Devils have a 28-27-2 record. They are placed 15th in the conference and 7th in their division.

Sabres vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -111, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -107

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have had mixed results in their recent games. They fell short against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 5-2 loss. Despite 28 shots on goal, only two found the back of the net. Tage Thompson scored one of those goals.

In their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Sabres came close but lost 4-3. They managed 26 shots on goal, with Mattias Samuelsson scoring twice. Rasmus Dahlin also contributed with an assist.

The Sabres had a strong performance against the Florida Panthers, winning 5-3. They scored five goals on 20 shots, with Peyton Krebs leading the way with a goal and two assists. Alex Lyon made 38 saves to help secure the win.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have faced tough competition in recent games. They lost to the New York Islanders with a score of 3-1. Nico Hischier scored the only goal for the Devils in that game.

In their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Devils lost 3-0. They had 24 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. Arseniy Gritsyuk was active with four shots on goal.

Despite their recent struggles, the Devils secured a win against the Nashville Predators. They won 3-2, with Nico Hischier and Dougie Hamilton each scoring a goal. The team managed 35 shots on goal in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are slightly favored with a moneyline of -111 against the Buffalo Sabres at -107. Based on the odds and skater stats, the Devils have a slight edge. Both teams have shown strong performances, but New Jersey’s higher goal and assist rankings give them the nod. The projected score is New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3. Therefore, the pick is New Jersey Devils to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.0 with the over at -114 and the under at -108. The offensive stats suggest both teams can score, with New Jersey having a higher rank in goals and assists. This aligns with the projected score of New Jersey 4, Buffalo 3, which totals 7 goals. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over 6.0.