The Buffalo Sabres (3-1-0) face the New Jersey Devils (2-1-0) Saturday at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Sabres vs. Devils odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Sabres were dumped 4-1 at home Friday by the Boston Bruins, suffering their first loss of the season. Buffalo had a power outage with the one marker after averaging 4.0 goals per game in the first three outings.
The Devils are also coming off their first loss of the season, and it was by an identical 4-1 score at the hands of the Washington Capitals. And like Buffalo, New Jersey averaged 4.0 goals per game in the first two contests.
Sabres at Devils odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Sabres +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Devils -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-190) | Devils -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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Sabres at Devils projected goalies
Dustin Tokarski (1-0-0, 0.92 GAA, .952 SV%) vs. Scott Wedgewood (0-1-0, 4.00 GAA, .852 SV%)
Tokarski picked up a win Oct. 16 against the Arizona Coyotes, allowing just one goal on 21 shots in a 2-1 shootout victory. This will be his first appearance against the Devils since allowing two goals on 18 shots in a 3-2 shootout loss on April 3, 2015, as a member of the Montreal Canadiens.
Wedgewood coughed up four goals in that loss Thursday against the Capitals. He is expected to get the nod again, as both Jonathan Bernier and Mac Blackwood are sidelined due to injuries.
Sabres at Devils odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Sabres 4, Devils 2
Money line
The SABRES (+135) are a strong value on the road, facing the third-string goaltender of the Devils (-165).
It’s a tough turnaround after playing Friday at home against the Bruins, but Buffalo has been sharp so far this season offensively. They’ll get it done on its first road outing.
Against the spread
The SABRES +1.5 (-190) isn’t a terrible play if you want a little bit of insurance and don’t trust the visitors straight up. While I like Buffalo on the money line as a much better value, playing it plus the goal and a half isn’t out of line.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-122) is the lean, even though we have a battle of backup goaltenders. These aren’t the most prolific of offenses, and we should see a fair amount of goals, but not enough to push the total Over.
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