The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to meet up at Prudential Center on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Timo Meier and Rasmus Dahlin as two of the main players you'll want to pay attention to. Take a look at everything you need 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 | 180 | -218 | 5.5 | -135 | 114 | -142 | +120 |
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Devils vs. Sabres Prediction
ATS Pick: Sabres (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Devils 4 - Sabres 3
Devils vs. Sabres Betting Insights
- In 16 of 35 matches this season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals.
- Buffalo has played 21 games this season that finished with more than 5.5 goals.
- The two teams average 5.8 goals per game combined, 0.3 more than this game's total.
- These teams allow 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.9 more than this game's over/under.
- The Sabres are 17th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 21st-ranked Devils.
- The Devils are 15th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 23rd.
Devils Stats
- The Devils' 98 total goals (2.8 per game) make them the 21st-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Defensively, New Jersey has conceded 105 total goals (3.0 per game) to rank 15th in NHL action.
- Their -7 goal differential ranks 23rd in the league.
- The 19 power-play goals New Jersey has recorded this season (on 91 chances) rank 17th in the NHL.
- The Devils are 11th in the league with a 20.88% power-play conversion rate.
- The four shorthanded goals New Jersey has scored this season rank sixth among all NHL squads.
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% |
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres have 103 goals this season (3.0 per game), 17th in the NHL.
- Buffalo concedes 3.4 goals per game (114 total), which ranks 23rd in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of -11, they are 24th in the league.
- Buffalo has 22 power-play goals (12th in NHL) on 108 chances.
- The Sabres' power-play percentage (20.37) ranks them 14th in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Buffalo has three.
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% |
| Ryan McLeod | 34 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 33 | 10 | 43.6% |
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