Devils vs. Sabers NHL Predictions and Tips for the Global Series (10/4)

The 2024-25 NHL season finally begins on Friday in the form of a Global Series matchup. The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabers are scheduled to meet at 1:00 p.m. ET in Prague, Czech Republic, and everything you need to know – from the latest betting odds to some interesting bets – can be found in this preview.

With only a few hours left until the puck drops on the season opener, let's take a look at today's Devils vs. Sabers predictions and picks!

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NHL Global Series 2024: Devils vs. Sabers today (10/4)

Information about the Devils vs. Sabers game

• Matchup: New Jersey Devils (0-0-0, 0-0-0 away) vs. Buffalo Sabers (0-0-0, 0-0-0 home)
• Venue & Location: O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic)
• Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
• Playing time: 1 p.m. ET
• How to watch Devils vs. Sabres: NHL Network

Devils vs Sabers NHL Global Series odds

All NHL odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Friday, October 4, 9:20 a.m. ET. Odds from other sports betting providers may also be mentioned in this article.

Devils vs. Sabres Puck line

• New Jersey Devils -1.5 (+175)
• Buffalo Saber +1.5 (-205)

Sabers vs Devils Over/Under

• Over 6.5 goals (+104)
• Under 6.5 goals (-120)

Devils vs. Sabres Money line

• New Jersey Devils (-138)
• Buffalo Saber (+123)

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Devils vs Sabers NHL betting trends

• New Jersey is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Buffalo.
• Buffalo is 4-2 in its last six games against the Eastern Conference.
• In five of New Jersey's last six road games, the total reached the over.
• In six of the last nine games Buffalo played in November, the total reached the under.
• In each of the last five meetings between New Jersey and Buffalo, the total reached the over.

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Devils vs. Sabers NHL Global Series Predictions and Tips (10/4)

Both clubs are looking to get off to a successful start in the 2024-25 NHL season after failing to make the playoffs last spring. Due to injuries, the Devils finished seventh in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 38-39-5 (81 points), while the Sabers were the sixth-place Atlantic team with a record of 39-37-6 and were making the playoffs for the 13th time missed in a row.

In the games between these teams, the Devils had a slight edge. They won the first two games and outscored the Sabers 12-6 overall before the latter earned a 5-2 home win on March 29. However, New Jersey is still 7-3 SU in its last ten meetings with Buffalo. shows how one-sided this series was.

The Devils will also likely have the advantage on special teams this afternoon. They finished the 2023-24 season ranked 13th in the power play and 10th in the penalty kill, while the Sabers ranked 29th and 13th in those respects, respectively.

Can the Sabers figure out how to solve the Devils' special forces?

All eyes will be on Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom, who makes his team debut after being signed this offseason. The veteran goaltender and former Vezina Trophy finalist played well for the Calgary Flames last year, posting a 23-23-2 record with a .905 save percentage, 2.78 goals against average and two shutouts.

Unfortunately for Markstrom, the Devils' backline is shorthanded today with Luke Hughes and Brett Pesce both out with injuries. In other words, it is up to the forward group to lead the attack.

Meanwhile, the Sabers are likely to rely on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen in goal. The 25-year-old Finnish puckstopper is coming off his best NHL season, going 27-22-4 and posting a .910 SV%, 2.57 GAA and five shutouts in 54 appearances highest of his career.

How will Sabers G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen fare after his breakout season?

While the Sabers are certainly promising this season, I am I'm going with the Devils this afternoon. New Jersey has its best players back, barring a few absences, and Markstrom's presence in goal should improve the team as a whole. The Sabers will apply pressure at times throughout the match, but since the Devils are the slightly better team overall, they will come out on top.

As for the best choice, I'll keep things simple by taking this Devil on the money line because there is a decent value behind a odds of -138.

Devils vs Sabers NHL Global Series Prediction: NJ wins

Best Devils vs Sabres Bet: NJ ML (-138)

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Best Sabers vs. Devils player support (10/4)

After seeing what BetOnline has to offer, I agree Jack Hughes 5+ shots on goal (+119) for the best player in the Sabers vs. Devils NHL Global Series.

Hughes excelled offensively last season, averaging 4.4 career shots on goal in 62 games. The former 2019 first overall pick hit more than five shots on 25 of those occasions, two of which came against the Sabres. In fact, in his last seven road games against Buffalo, Hughes averaged 5.3 SOG while finishing 4-3 over, and never finished those games with fewer than four shots.

As one of the best players in the NHL today, I trust this choice from Hughes.

Best Sabers vs. Devils Player Prop: Jack Hughes 5+ Shots on Goal (+119)

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