Buffalo at New Jersey

Martin Brodeur may sit this one out. With him, this would be a much stronger pick but still like the Devils over the Sabres here. Since 1996, New Jersey is 83-31 after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games. And, home teams after 5 or more consecutive overs, in a game involving two high scoring teams (score >=2.9 goals/G) are 21-6 over that same span. Buffalo doesn't play nearly as well on the road as they do at home. They pass worse, score much less and allow much more. One star on the home squad here.