The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres hit the ice at O2 Arena in the NHL opener on Friday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET. The Game airs on NHL Network.

As the action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here’s everything you need to get ready for Friday’s action.

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New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo Sabres odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 9:51 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Devils (-149)
  • Underdog: Sabres (+125)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Devils vs. Sabres game info and start time

  • Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • TV channel: MSG
  • Live stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
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Devils stats and trends

  • The Devils won 54.9% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (28-23).
  • New Jersey had a 16-16 record (winning 50.0% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -149 or shorter.
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied win probability of 59.8%.
  • Of New Jersey’s 82 games last season, 47 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • The Devils ranked 12th in the NHL last season with 264 goals scored (3.2 per game).
  • The Devils gave up 281 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 26th in league play in goals against.
  • The 55 power-play goals the Devils scored last season (14th in the NHL) came via 245 power-play chances.

Sabres stats and trends

  • The Sabres were an underdog 52 times last season, and upset their opponent 20 times.
  • Buffalo had 33 games last season as an underdog by +125 or longer, and went 11-22.
  • The moneyline implies a 44.4% chance of victory for the Sabres.
  • Buffalo combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 31 of 82 games last season.
  • With 244 goals (3.0 per game) last season, the Sabres had the league’s 23rd-ranked offense.
  • The Sabres’ total of 243 goals allowed (3.0 per game) was 11th in the NHL.
  • With 37 power-play goals (on 223 chances), the Sabres were 30th in the NHL.