NHL Prop Bets: New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres (February 25, 2026)
The Buffalo Sabres (32-19-6) face the New Jersey Devils (28-27-2) at Prudential Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup.
- The Sabres have a 33-24 Puck Line record this season, while the Devils hold a record of 19-38.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +110 and UNDER at -130.
- The Sabres have a 28-26-3 O/U record this season (meaning 28 games have gone over the total points line, 26 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Devils have a 22-34-1 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Sabres are averaging 3.37 goals per game this season (8th in the league). Comparatively, the Devils are averaging only 2.51 (31st).
- Defensively, the Sabres are giving up 3.09 goals per game this season (16th in the league), while the Devils are giving up an average of 3.07 goals (15th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Buffalo is averaging 27.6 shots per game this season (18th in the NHL). Meanwhile, New Jersey is allowing its opposition 27.7 shots per game (16th).
- Flipping that script, the Sabres are allowing 30.1 shots per game (29th in the NHL), while the Devils are performing better on the other end, averaging 29.3 shots (6th).
Power Play
- Buffalo holds a power play percentage of 20.1%, ranking 16th in the league this season, while New Jersey sits 15th with 20.8% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Sabres have a penalty kill rate of 82.5% (ranked 7th), compared to the Devils at 79.0% (19th).
P1 Result
Buffalo is +190 to win the first period, while New Jersey is +170.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 17-22-18 | 10-10-8 | 7-12-10 | 4-2-4 |
| New Jersey | 16-22-19 | 7-8-12 | 9-14-7 | 2-1-7 |
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +270 to go to overtime.
- The Sabres have played in 12 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Devils have also appeared in 12.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Sabres have played in 3 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Devils have also appeared in 3.
Last Time They Met
Buffalo recorded a 3-1 victory over New Jersey at Prudential Center when these teams last met on December 21. That result snapped the Devils' three-game winning streak against the Sabres at Prudential Center.
