Sharps and experts are betting multiple markets for the 2024 NHL opener.
The puck drops on the regular season internationally between the New Jersey Devils and the Buffalo Sabres on October 4, at 1 p.m. ET.
Set at the O2 Arena as part of the 2024 NHL Global Series Czechia presented by Fastenal, Devils vs. Sabres features skilled skaters from both sides who should be able to keep an entertaining pace.
The Devils showcase talents like Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes, while the Sabres counter with stars Dylan Cozens and Rasmus Dahlin.
Scanning our NHL expert dashboard, PRO insights reveal two bold predictions: Smart experts and market-moving bettors are interested in the Sabres vs. Devils moneyline and over/under.
Devils vs. Sabres NHL Predictions Friday
Neither the Devils nor the Sabres were profitable moneyline bets last season. However, our Action NHL experts and pros have a pulse on the right side to win Friday’s game to open the season.
New Jersey is a -165 moneyline favorite, opposite Buffalo at +140. The implied odds to win are Devils 62.3% and Sabres 41.7%.
Our top experts are backing the Sabres moneyline. Although our own Nick Martin is high on the Devils over the course of the year, Martin cited early-season market unpredictability as a factor to why Buffalo at a solid plus-money price is the way to approach Friday’s moneyline.
Furthermore, fellow expert Michael Leboff agree, adding potential upside for the Sabres’ offense and perhaps some positive regression with a man advantage this season.
Also, PRO NHL Projections (our proprietary betting data) make the fair moneyline price more like Devils -149.
Sharps around the market agree too, considering the moneyline has trickled down in some spots. Caesars currently has the best price on the Sabres (+140), while Buffalo is as short as +123 at BetRivers.
PRO Report Prediction: Sabres Moneyline
Let’s talk about the Devils vs. Sabres total Friday, at 6.5.
Although both lineups boast plenty of speed and playmaking ability in the top-six, sharp bettors have taken a position on under 6.5 goals. Our smart-action tool’s activated on the opener going under the total.
While Devils vs. Sabres under 6.5 is as expensive as -124 around the market, Caesars again has the best price (-110) for those interested in betting a low-scoring game.
PRO Report Prediction: Devils vs. Sabres Under
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When does the NHL season start?
The NHL regular season officially starts on Friday, October 4. The Devils and Sabres play Friday and Saturday. The first game in the United States is played Tuesday, October 8.
Devils vs. Sabres Location Friday
The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres open the 2024 NHL regular season in Prague, Czechia, at the 02 Arena.