New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction NHL Picks 10/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, October 4th, at O2 Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Devils recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sabres recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and Buffalo

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Devils and Sabres.

Can Devils Step Up This Season?

The Devils last season had a talented roster and high expectations, but they couldn’t live up to the expectations during the regular season. They finished with a 38-39-5 record, which put them in seventh place in the metropolitan division. One big problem heading into this season is that Luke Hughes is hurt with a shoulder injury, and he’s not going to be able to go for at least a while longer. Brenden Dillon was one of the big offseason additions for the Devils, and he’s expected to start on the top unit. 

The defense wasn’t good enough, and they really went out of their way to try to get the defense improved. Jacob Markstrom is the top goalie and is going to need to be good here. In this game, if the defense is good, the Devils are going to have a good shot to come out on top. 

Can Sabres Shock People?

The Sabres last season with a 39-37-6 record overall, which was seven points too few for them to make the playoffs. Last season was a step back for them, but they believe that this season they can be better. Ryan McLeod, Sam Lafferty, Jason Zucker, Beck Malenstyn, and Nicolas Aube-Kubel were all big offseason additions and all are going to need to be good here. Jeff Skinner was such a big part of the team the last few years, but they bought him out, and now he’s not on the team anymore. 

This is a very young roster for the Sabres, and they are going to need to lean on some of the young players. Bowen Byram is one of the young depth players that is going to need to play a big role this season. 

Why the Sabres Will Beat the Devils

• The Sabres have won each of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have won the first period in five of their last six night games.

New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

This total is just a little too high. With all the new additions for the Devils defense, I expect their defense is going to be a lot better. I don’t trust the Sabres offense to find a lot of success scoring. The Devils are going to score a couple of goals, but they aren’t going to run up the score. This game is going to finish with only four or five goals total. Even with an empty netter, this game will finish at six. Back the under to cash here.