Devils vs. Sabres prediction: Buffalo favored to win Black Friday NHL matchup [11/28/2025]

NHL action continues on Black Friday at 4:00PM ET as the New Jersey Devils square off with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Sabres a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Devils.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's Devils vs. Sabres matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Devils vs. Sabres prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NHL predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, puck line, and over/under probabilities for Friday's clash between the Devils and Sabres.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Sabres a 51% chance of defeating the Devils.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.

Devils vs. Sabres odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Devils	Sabres
Puck Line	-1.5 (+220)	+1.5 (-280)
Moneyline	-108	-110
Total	o6 (-115)	u6 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Devils vs. Sabres picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-280
Moneyline	Sabres	-110
Total	Under 6	-105

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sabres to win.

Devils vs. Sabres player props

Who will score a goal in Devils vs. Sabres?

According to our model, Tage Thompson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Devils vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Thompson a 41.2% chance of scoring a goal at KeyBank Center, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nico Hischier	35.5%
Timo Meier	31.7%
Dawson Mercer	28.6%
Jesper Bratt	28.5%
Arseny Gritsyuk	22.2%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	41.2%
Alex Tuch	29.5%
Jason Zucker	26.5%
Jack Quinn	23.7%
Zach Benson	21.7%

First goal scorer predictions

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Nico Hischier	7.6%
Timo Meier	6.2%
Jesper Bratt	5.5%
Dawson Mercer	5.4%
Arseny Gritsyuk	4.1%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.3%
Alex Tuch	5.2%
Jason Zucker	5.2%
Jack Quinn	4.1%
Zach Benson	3.9%

Devils vs. Sabres game-day updates and essential details

Friday's game between the Sabres and Devils at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Friday, November 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
• Time: 4:00PM ET/1:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

We predict the Sabres, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Devils on Black Friday.

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