NHL
New Jersey Devils vs 
Buffalo Sabres
League: NHL | Game Time: 7:00 PM ET • 6:00 PM CT • 5:00 PM MT • 4:00 PM PT | Last Updated: 2026-02-20 07:25 AM EST
💰 Best Bet #1 New Jersey Devils / +1.5 / -195 / 72% / Sim shows 71% cover rate for Devils +1.5; poor recent home form leads to close, low-margin losses rather than blowouts.
💰 Best Bet #2 Over / Total / 5.5 at -110 / 54% / Defensive metrics and recent Devils games average under 6 goals, but NHL historical performance flips to favor Over.
💰 Best Bet #3 Buffalo Sabres / Moneyline / -120 / 56% / Simulation aligns with 55% win probability matching implied odds closely; public/money consensus supports away favorite.
Simulation Results
| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for New Jersey Devils | 45% |
| Win % for Buffalo Sabres | 55% |
| Spread Cover % for New Jersey Devils | 71% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 47% / Under: 53% |
| Average Total Points/Runs/Goals | 5.5 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-3, 2] |
Top 3 Player Props
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🏒 Matchup: New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres on 2026-02-26
💸 Public Bets
[44% / 56%]
💰 Money Distribution
[39% / 61%]
💹 Market Alignment
[Aligned]
📉 Line Movement
[No significant movement; limited books reporting]
💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)
[+4% on Devils +1.5 (71% sim prob vs typical -195 implied ~66%); +1.2% on Sabres ML (55% vs 54.5% implied)]
⚖️ Analysis Summary
Public bets and money distribution both favor the Sabres at 56%/61%, aligning with simulation outcomes projecting Buffalo as a slight favorite in a low-scoring affair. Sharp action appears to follow public sentiment here, with no reverse line movement to fade. Devils’ recent poor form (3-5, -1 margin) and low offense (2.0 GPG) point to a grind-it-out game under 6 goals on average.
🔮 Recommended Play
Follow the public with Buffalo Sabres — market consensus, money splits, and Monte Carlo projections confirm positive EV on the favorite.
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