The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres are set to face off at Prudential Center on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that includes Nico Hischier and Alex Tuch as two of the main players you'll want to keep an eye on. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Devils-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Devils vs. Sabres Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils | -1.5 | 154 | -185 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -166 | +140 |
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Devils vs. Sabres Prediction
ATS Pick: Sabres (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Devils 4 - Sabres 3
Devils vs. Sabres Betting Insights
- New Jersey's 35 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 6.5 goals 15 times.
- Buffalo's games this season have had over 6.5 goals 16 of 34 times.
- These two teams average 5.8 goals per match combined, 0.7 less than this game's total.
- These teams give up 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Devils are 23rd in the league, and the Sabres rank 17th.
- The Devils are 14th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 23rd.
Devils Stats
- The Devils' 98 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 23rd in the NHL.
- Defensively, New Jersey has conceded 105 total goals (three per game) to rank 14th in NHL action.
- They have the league's 23rd-ranked goal differential at -7.
- The 19 power-play goals New Jersey has recorded this season (on 91 chances) rank 17th in the NHL.
- The Devils have the league's 11th-ranked power-play conversion rate (20.88%).
- New Jersey has scored four shorthanded goals this season.
Devils Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | 35 | 6 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 17 | - |
| Nico Hischier | 35 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 31 | 16 | 53.9% |
| Timo Meier | 30 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 33 | 9 | 46.5% |
| Dawson Mercer | 35 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 31 | 12 | 40% |
| Jack Hughes | 17 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 12 | 34.6% |
Devils Player Props
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres' 103 goals on the season (3.0 per game) rank them 17th in the NHL.
- Buffalo allows 3.4 goals per game (114 total), which ranks 23rd in the NHL.
- They have the 24th-ranked goal differential in the league at -11.
- Buffalo has 22 power-play goals (on 108 chances), 13th in the NHL.
- The Sabres have the NHL's 14th-ranked power-play percentage (20.37).
- Buffalo has scored three shorthanded goals (11th in league).
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 34 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 13 | 48.2% |
| Alex Tuch | 33 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 43.8% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 31 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 58 | 16 | - |
| Josh Doan | 34 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 44.4% |
| Jack Quinn | 34 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 31 | 7 | 27.3% |
Sabres Player Props
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