The New Jersey Devils go on the road to fce off against the Buffalo Sabres for a season opener on Friday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
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As teams hit the ice for the start of the NHL season, here is who we project to take home the victory in Friday's action.
Devils vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Sabres 4, Devils 2.
Moneyline Pick: Sabres (+126)Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)Catch NHL action all year long on Fubo.
Devils Splits and Trends
The Devils were 5-5-10 in overtime contests as part of a 38-39-5 overall record last season.In the 26 games New Jersey played that were decided by one goal, it had a 15-8-3 record (good for 33 points).In the 12 games last season the Devils scored just one goal, they lost every time.New Jersey finished 2-10-2 in the 14 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).The Devils were 36-14-2 when they scored more than two goals (to register 74 points).In the 22 games when New Jersey scored a single power-play goal, it went 13-8-1 to record 27 points.When it outshot its opponent, New Jersey was 23-16-3 (49 points).The Devils were outshot by their opponent 38 times, and went 14-23-1 (29 points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
The Sabres had a 6-6-12 record in overtime contests last season, and a 39-37-6 overall record.Buffalo accumulated 23 points (9-11-5) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.Last season the Sabres scored just one goal in 13 games, and they finished 0-12-1.Buffalo accumulated nine points (3-13-3) when scoring exactly two goals last season.The Sabres picked up 74 points in their 45 games when they scored three or more goals.Last season Buffalo recorded a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 31 points, with a record of 14-10-3.When outshooting its opponent last season, Buffalo was 22-21-1 (45 points).The Sabres' opponents had more shots in 35 games last season. The Sabres went 15-15-5 in those contests (35 points).Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison (2023-24)
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 2.98 | 23rd |
| 26th | 3.43 | Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| 16th | 30.7 | Shots | 30.9 | 15th |
| 18th | 30 | Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 9th |
| 13th | 22.45% | Power Play % | 16.59% | 29th |
| 10th | 80.66% | Penalty Kill % | 79.84% | 13th |
Devils vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
When: Friday, October 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM ETTV Channel: NHL NetworkLive Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Where: O2 Arena in Prague, CzechiaSign up for Fubo to watch the Devils take on Sabres.