Devils vs. Sabres betting odds and trends

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Devils vs. Sabres betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The New Jersey Devils are fancied by oddsmakers to defeat the Buffalo Sabres when they match up on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, with the visiting Devils at -131 on the moneyline, and the Sabres at +111.

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Moneyline

Devils to win vs Sabres -131

Bet $20, Payout $35.27

Devils vs. Sabres Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Friday, March 29, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, MSG-B, and MSGSN
  • Location: Buffalo, New York
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Favorite: Devils (-131)
  • Underdog: Sabres (+111)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Devils vs. Sabres Quick Facts

  • New Jersey’s games this season have gone over 6.5 goals 41 of 73 times.
  • Buffalo’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 29 of 73 chances this season.
  • These two clubs combine to score 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than the over/under set for this match.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.1 above the 6.4 goals these two clubs give up per game combined.

Devils vs. Sabres Season Stat Insights

  • The Devils offense’s 241 total goals (3.3 per game) rank 11th in the NHL.
  • The Devils rank 27th in total goals against, allowing 3.4 goals per game (246 total) in league action.
  • Their goal differential (-5) ranks them 17th in the league.
  • The Sabres have scored 216 goals this season (3.0 per game) to rank 21st in the league.
  • The Sabres have given up 3.0 goals per game, 221 total, which ranks 16th among NHL teams.
  • Their 17th-ranked goal differential is -5.

Devils vs. Sabres Moneyline Insights

  • New Jersey has won 26 of its 45 games as a favorite this season.
  • In 37 games with moneyline oddds lower than -131, the Devils have 20 wins.
  • According to the moneyline odds, New Jersey has a 56.7% chance of winning this contest.
  • Buffalo has 18 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 45 times).
  • Buffalo is 14-21 when it is the underdog by +111 or longer on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline for this matchup, that the Sabres have a 47.4% chance to win.

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Devils vs. Sabres Leaders

Devils Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for New Jersey, Jesper Bratt has recorded 73 points.
  • Jack Hughes is another of New Jersey’s major contributors currently with 72 total points (26 goals and 46 assists) to his name.
  • Nico Hischier has created 55 points for New Jersey in 62 games this season, scoring on 13.9% of his shots and recording 23 goals and 32 assists.
  • In the 34 games Kaapo Kahkonen has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 54th in the league.

Sabres Leaders

  • Rasmus Dahlin’s 17 goals and 35 assists in 72 games for Buffalo add up to 52 total points on the season.
  • Alex Tuch is one of the top contributors for Buffalo with 49 total points (0.7 per game), with 19 goals and 30 assists in 66 games.
  • Tage Thompson is a top player on offense for Buffalo with 22 goals and 23 assists.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 24-19-3 in 47 games this season, conceding 114 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 1161 saves and a .911 save percentage (19th in the league).

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