Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 10/27/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+175) Devils (-222)

The Buffalo Sabres (3-4-0) are en route to Prudential Center on Friday where they will go up against the New Jersey Devils (3-2-1). The line on this matchup has Buffalo at +175 while New Jersey is coming in at -222. The total is 7.

The Buffalo Sabres will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 6-4 win against the Senators in their previous game. Buffalo had 31 penalty minutes for this contest. The Sabres had a impressive offensive output in the win. They also had 2 power play chances and scored 1 goal. For the outing, they netted 6 out of the 24 shots they looked to score on.

Buffalo Sabres opponents have tallied 27 power play opportunities (6th in the NHL) and have earned 3 goals in those chances. The Sabres have had 211 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .896. Buffalo has tried 214 shots and has a shot percentage of 8.9%. While at even strength, the Sabres let the opposition score 19 goals while notching 16 on offense. Buffalo steps onto the ice with 23 power play opportunities and they have notched 3 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 13.04%. For the season, they have earned 6 points and their points percentage comes in at .429. In relation to scoring goals, the Buffalo Sabres have accumulated 19 goals (15th in the National Hockey League) on the year and have surrendered 22.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Devon Levi. Over the course of his time in hockey, Levi has 6 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .545. His save percentage sits at .901 in his 668 minutes on the ice. Levi has seen 342 shots against him and has accrued 308 saves. Opponents have been able to score 34 goals versus Levi in his career and his goals against average is 3.05. He has an overall record of 6-5-0 and he started in 11 games. Levi has been involved in 11 contests over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last contest, New Jersey faced off against the Capitals in a game where the Devils ended up taking the loss by a mark of 6-4. They had 1 power play chance in this one but didn't score a goal. The Devils scored 4 goals of the 22 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Devils have tallied 13 goals at even strength and 11 goals (2nd in professional hockey) while on the power play. New Jersey has tried 192 shots (18th in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.50%, while allowing their opponents 184 shots. So far this year, the New Jersey Devils have tallied 24 goals, 7 points, as well as a points percentage of .583. They have permitted 22 goals to be scored by way of 15 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 26 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 42.31%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 70.83% on the other teams 24 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 88.0%.

Across the ice you will find Vitek Vanecek between the pipes. Vanecek has compiled a lifetime record of 76-35-14 and has played in 135 contests. Vanecek's quality start percentage sits at 55.6% and he has qualified for 70 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has accounted for 3,263 saves out of the 3,591 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .909. Opponents are averaging 2.60 goals per game and he has allowed 328 goals altogether. He has started in 126 contests and has played 7,561 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Buffalo (+175)

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