Devils vs. Sabres, Picks and Prediction, Friday, November 28, 2025
The New Jersey Devils face the Buffalo Sabres with both teams heading in opposite directions following Thanksgiving. The Devils are 15-7-1 and with two wins in a row, they have the best record in the Metropolitan Division. The Sabres are 9-10-4 and a 4-2 loss on Wednesday night put them in last place in the Eastern Conference. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Devils vs Sabres prediction!
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Devils are led by a great offense
The Devils are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.04 goals per game, including seven goals in the last two games. Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, and Timo Meier have scored 21 goals and 41 assists to lead the forwards, while the blue line gives them a massive boost with Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec adding six goals and 21 assists from the point.
The offense has carried them, but the defense, which allows 3.00 goals per game, has also stepped up lately, with only five goals in the last two games. Hughes and Nemec have combined for 3.0 defensive point shares, while Jonas Seigenthaler and Dougie Hamilton have combined for 2.0 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Jacob Markstrom has rebounded in his last two starts, allowing only five goals on 58 shots despite playing poorly all season with a .874 save percentage and a 3.56 goals-against average on 294 shots with -6.8 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Devils
- Jack Hughes (hand) is on injured reserve. Has 10 goals and 10 assists.
Buffalo has struggled on defense
The Sabres are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.13 goals per game. Tage Thompsong and Alex Tuch have scored 20 goals and 22 assists, while Josh Doan, Ryan McLeod, and Jack Quinn have added 18 goals and 24 assists to add depth to the unit.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.43 goals per gam,e including four goals in their last game. Mattias Samuelsson and Rasmus Dahlin have combined for 1.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to fire shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Ukko Pekka-Luukkonen has struggled with a .891 save percentage and a 2.73 goals-against average on 174 shots with -1.1 goals saved above average and the latest starts have been no exception as he’s allowed 10 goals in the last four starts.
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Key injury report for Sabres
- Michael Kesselring is on injured reserve. Is a key part of the defense.
- Jiri Kulich (ear) is on injured reserve. Has three goals and two assists
Devils vs Sabres Pick
Money Line Pick For Devils vs Sabres
- Devils (-110) (4 units)
With the Devils playing great hockey as of late and powering through the injuries, they look to dominate this game on the road. The Devils, who average 3.04 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances against the Sabres, who allow 3.43 goals per game, with Jesper Bratt, Timo Meier, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone, creating open shots with quick passes. The Devils, who have allowed only five goals in their last two games, look to limit the Sabres' offense with Simon Nemes and Luke Hughes creating turnovers while Jacob Markstrom, who has allowed only five goals in his last two starts, looks to blank the shots on the net. The Devils should win the game on the road against a reeling Sabres team.
Take the Devils money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Devils vs Sabres
- Over 6 (5 Units)
Both teams have great offenses that look to make this game a high-scoring one. The Sabres, who average 3.13 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Devils, who have seven goals in their last two games, should run up the score against the Sabres and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has allowed 10 goals in his last four starts, with Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and the rest of the forward unit estabilishng a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Simon Nemec and Luke Hughes shred the Sabres defense at the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
The Devils face the Sabres with both teams looking to improve in the Eastern Conference.
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