Buffalo has a +19 goal differential and is 15-11-3 on the road. The Sabres are on a 21-7 run, with an offense that is eighth in the NHL in goals scored (3.37 per game) and fifth in shooting percentage, while the defense is sixth in save percentage (.906). New Jersey has a minus-29 goal differential, tied for the worst in the Eastern Conference. The Devils have the second-worst offense in the league (2.51 goals per game) and are last in shooting percentage, while the defense is 20th in save percentage (.895). They're on a 1-5 run, losing the last two at home by a 6-1 count. Play Buffalo.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 25, 2026 at 10:27AM ET.
NHL
Buffalo at New Jersey
February 25, 2026
7:00 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Buffalo -102 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.97)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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