Buffalo Sabres at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions
2027-02-20 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils vs Buffalo Sabres @ 1:30 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NJD: 71.4%
BUF: 28.6%
Expected Goals
NJD: 4.20
BUF: 2.79
Total Goals
Median: 7.0
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 54%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NJD
Jake Allen - 5-3-0 | 0.887 SV% | 3.11 GAA
BUF
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen - 5-3-3 | 0.878 SV% | 3.27 GAA
| Stat | NJD | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.912 | 0.903 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.882 | 0.900 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.52 | 2.46 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • NJD at home vs BUF: 5-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | NJD 1 - 2 BUF | BUF | NJD |
| 2025-12-21 | NJD 1 - 3 BUF | BUF | NJD |
| 2025-11-28 | BUF 0 - 5 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-02-02 | BUF 4 - 3 NJD | BUF | NJD |
| 2024-10-05 | NJD 3 - 1 BUF | NJD | NJD |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-02-20 at 1:30 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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