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Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (14-13-4) visit the Detroit Red Wings (12-14-4) Wednesday. The opening puck drop at Little Caesars Arena will be at 7 p.m. (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Red Wings odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Flyers lead 1-0

The Flyers have not played since Saturday when they lost 4-1 at the Minnesota Wild. Philadelphia had won its previous 2 games, and that included a 4-1 home win over Detroit Dec. 12.

The Red Wings bounced back from their setback in Philly with a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Detroit has played a slew of close games of late, the Wings are 2-4-2 over their last 8 contests.

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Flyers at Red Wings odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 2:45 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Flyers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Red Wings -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-275) | Red Wings -1.5 (+220)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flyers at Red Wings projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (6-4-2, 2.87 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Alex Lyon (4-4-0, 2.74 GAA, .911 SV%)

Ersson started the Saturday game at Minnesota and allowed 3 goals on 21 shots. He owns a lackluster .844 SV% across his last 3 starts.

Lyon has been out since Nov. 25 with a lower-body injury. He owns a solid .916 SV% in career games on home ice.

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Flyers at Red Wings picks and predictions

Prediction

Flyers 4, Red Wings 3

Moneyline

In the meeting 2 games back, Philly outshot Detroit 36-26. But in scoring chances, the Wings managed a near 3-2 edge, and 2 of the Flyers’ goals were empty-net jobs.

Both clubs have improved analytics of late, but those gains have not really been reflected in game results. Still, Philadelphia has the more unrealized expected-goal potential, and Detroit is just 1-2-1 over its last 4 at home.

The leverage here is slight. Consider a partial-unit play on the FLYERS (-105).

Puck line/Against the spread

No interest. AVOID.

Over/Under

The Philly offense is the most untapped sector of this matchup. Figure on more being in the tank than what has showed for a club averaging 2.90 goals per game with a 16.7% power play. Per Naturalstattrick.com, the Flyers’ 13.6% conversion in 5-on-5 high-danger looks ranks 31st in the NHL. That’s a lot of lost production on the highest percentage shots from around the slot.

With Lyon returning from injury, the Red Wings having a solid power play (24.4%) and the Flyers being whistled for a lot of penalties of late (11.3 PIM per game last six games), the OVER 6 (-110) is the value side here.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Philadelphia Flyers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Carolina Hurricanes (13-4-0) meet the Philadelphia Flyers (8-9-2) Wednesday at Wells Fargo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT/Max). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Flyers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Hurricanes lead 1-0

The Hurricanes have won 9 of the past 10 meetings since March 12, 2022, including a 6-4 victory as a huge favorite (-305) as the Over (6) easily cashed at a matchup at Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Nov. 5.

Carolina picked up a 4-1 victory Sunday against the St. Louis Blues as a giant favorite (-325) while the Under (6) cashed, and the Hurricanes are now 11-2-0 in the past 13 games since Oct. 22. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row, as goaltenders Pyotr Kochetkov and Spencer Martin have held down the fort with Frederik Andersen sidelined due to injury yet again.

Philadelphia lost 3-2 against the Colorado Avalanche Monday night as the Under (6.5) cashed. That halted a 3-game win streak, and a run of 4 Over results for the Flyers.

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Hurricanes at Flyers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 6:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Flyers +188 (bet $100 to win $188)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+112) | Flyers +1.5 (-138)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -104 | U: -118)

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Hurricanes at Flyers projected goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (9-2-0, 2.42 GAA, .904 SV%) vs. Ivan Fedotov (3-3-0, 3.64 GAA, .871 SV%)

Kochetkov is projected to get the starting nod in Philadelphia. He kicked aside 29 of 30 shots in a 4-1 win over the Blues last time out Sunday, and he has picked up 8 victories in the past 9 outings, while allowing a total of just 7 goals in the previous 4 outings.

Fedotov has flipped the script in November. After a dismal 0-3-0 record, 5.35 GAA and .821 SV% in 3 starts in October, he has won each of his 3 outings in November, racking up a 2.22 GAA and .918 SV%.

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Hurricanes at Flyers picks and predictions

Prediction

Hurricanes 4, Flyers 2

Moneyline

The Hurricanes (-230) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward. Again, Carolina topped the Flyers (+188) in the first meeting in Raleigh in early November.

While Carolina has won 11 of the past 13 games, it is just too much risk and not enough reward.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

Back the HURRICANES -1.5 (+112) laying the goal and a half. In the past 7 wins since Oct. 31, Carolina has won by 2 or more goals, including that win over Philadelphia. The Hurricanes have won by 2 or more goals in 9 of the previous 10 outings, too.

The Flyers +1.5 (-134) have played 5 one-goal games in the past 6 outings, so if you’re not comfortable playing the road team, you wouldn’t be blamed backing the home side with some insurance, either.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-118) is worth playing lightly, but go with a half-unit bet at most.

The Under cashed last time out for Philly against the Avs, but the Over is still 4-1 in the past 5 contests.

For Carolina, the Under has hit in the past 3 outings, but the Over did hit in the first meeting with Philadelphia, so be careful.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (2-6-1) and Boston Bruins (4-4-1) meet Tuesday at TD Garden. The opening puck drop will be at 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Boston won last season’s series 2-1-0

Philadelphia last played on Sunday, losing 4-3 at home to the Montreal Canadiens after a Saturday-night win (7-5 vs. Minnesota Wild) on home ice. Prior to Saturday, the Flyers had lost 6 straight (0-5-1).

The Bruins head into Tuesday’s game after 2 straight off days following a 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday. And that triumph snapped a 3-game skid (0-2-1) for Boston. The Bruins allowed just 23 shots on goal, a season-low, in Saturday’s win over the Leafs.

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Flyers at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at Monday at 6:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Flyers +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Bruins -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-150) | Bruins -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flyers at Bruins projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (2-2-1, 3.56 GAA, 0.872 SV%) vs. Jeremy Swayman (3-3-1, 2.97 GAA, .900 SV%)

Ersson coughed up 5 goals in 26 shots in the club’s Saturday game. Since stopping 24 of 26 pucks in his Oct. 11 season debut, he has clocked a mere .862 SV%.

Swayman also toiled on Saturday, making 20 saves against 23 Toronto shots. He notched a .925 SV% across 4 games from Oct. 12-22, but has logged a mere .870 SV% in 2 games since.

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Flyers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 3, Flyers 2

Moneyline

PASS: The Puck Line offers better relative value in this matchup.

Puck line/Against the spread

Philadelphia opened the season with a West Coast road trip and has overall played a tough slate so far. The Flyers have been undone by a shaky .851 SV% in 5-on-5 play, but Philly is the value side on the puck line with the way its priced.

Overall, the Flyers’ goals for and allowed vs. expected tell a story of a club that may not be over-.500, but not one struggling to the degree it has so far.

Both clubs have had their share of penalty problems, and the Bruins have struggled on the kill, at least in spurts. And just overall, Boston has let a lot of pucks fly toward its net of late. The Bruins have allowed 32-plus shots in 3 of their last 4 games.

BACK THE FLYERS +1.5 (-150).

Over/Under

The goalie matchup could be one that settles with a higher total before puck drop. And it’d be tempting to wait out a potential move to a total of 6.5.

The analytics and the lack of high-danger juice (neither side generates many quality attempts from the slot) point to a game landing on 4 or 5 goals being enough of a probability to make the UNDER 6 (-110) worth a look.

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Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Montreal Canadiens at Philadelphia Flyers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Montreal Canadiens (3-4-1) travel to meet the Philadelphia Flyers (2-5-1) at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Canadiens vs. Flyers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Canadiens won 2-1 in 2023-24

The Canadiens picked up a 5-2 victory against the St. Louis Blues at home as short ‘dogs (-105) on Saturday night as the Over (6) cashed. Montreal has played on no rest once this season, losing 6-4 at Boston on Oct. 10 as the Over (6) easily connected.

Last season, Montreal was just 1-11-1 when working on no rest, while posting a dismal minus-30 goal differential, which was worst in the NHL.

The Flyers surprised the Minnesota Wild 7-5 in matinee action Saturday as a slight home underdog (+113) as the Over (6) cashed for the second straight outing. That victory halted an 0-5-1 skid dating back to a 3-2 SOW on opening night in Vancouver on Oct. 11.

The Fly Guys are 0-2-0 this season in the second end of a back-to-back, posting a minus-6 goal differential.

Montreal has won 6 of the past 9 in the series since Dec. 16, 2021, although 6 of the past 10 meetings have been decided by a single goal. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 in the series.

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Canadiens at Flyers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 7:58 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Canadiens +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Flyers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canadiens +1.5 (-200) | Flyers -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Canadiens at Flyers projected goalies

Cayden Primeau (0-1-1, 4.21 GAA, .880 SV%) vs. Ivan Fedotov (0-3-0, 5.35 GAA, .821 SV%)

Primeau is confirmed for the start in Philly. He has allowed 3 or more goals in each of his 3 outings, which include 2 starts and 1 relief appearance. In his last start on the road against the New York Islanders Oct. 19, he made 33 saves in a 4-3 shootout loss.

Primeau went 1-0-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .957 SV% in 2 starts against the Flyers last season.

Fedotov has dropped all 3 of his starts, allowing 4 or more goals in each of the outings. He has made exactly 19 saves in each of his past 2 starts, and he was pulled early in a 6-4 loss on Oct. 17 in Seattle.

Fedotov appeared against the Habs in relief last season for the first time in his career, allowing 4 goals on 13 shots in a relief appearance April 9 in Montreal.

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Canadiens at Flyers picks and predictions

Prediction

Canadiens 4, Flyers 3

Moneyline

The CANADIENS (+125) is a solid play as slight underdog on the road against the Flyers (-150).

Montreal has picked up 6 wins in the past 9 outings in this series, including a pair of victories in Philadelphia. The Habs also steam in with a 5-2 victory against the Blues at home on Saturday.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Canadiens +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive for a little bit of insurance.

If you like the Habs, just play them straight up in this battle of teams both desperate for a win.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Over has hit in the past 2 games, while going 5-2 across the past 7 outings for the Flyers, too. And, the total cashed high Oct. 12 in Calgary in Philly’s only previous game when playing on no rest.

The Over has cashed in 3 consecutive outings for the Habs, while hitting in their only previous game on no rest this season, too.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (1-4-1) take on the Washington Capitals (4-1-0) Wednesday. Puck drop from Capital One Arena is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Capitals odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Caps lead 1-0

After winning their season opener, the Flyers have dropped 5 straight. The latest was a 4-1 finish on the front end of a home-and-home with the Caps Tuesday. D Travis Sanheim scored in the 3rd period, which ended a drought of 5 straight periods without a goal.

The Caps scored 2 short-handed goals in the 1st period last night. G Charlie Lindgren stopped 17 of 18 shots, and D-men John Carlson and Jakob Chychrun each scored their 2nd goal of the season. The Caps have won 4 straight after dropping their season opener.

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Flyers at Capitals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 1:35 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flyers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Capitals -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-200) | Capitals -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flyers at Capitals projected goalies

Ivan Fedotov (0-2-0, 6.06 GAA, .818 SV%) vs. Logan Thompson (2-0-0, 3.41 GAA, .877 SV%)

Fedotov is expected to get this start, and he has not been good thus far. He allowed 5 goals in each start against Seattle and Calgary in 6-4 and 6-3 losses. The 27-year-old has just 3 career starts.

The former Golden Knight stopped 26 of 31 shots Saturday in a 6-5 OT win. He also beat his former club Oct. 15 as he stopped 24 of 26 shots. He was 1-0-1 with a 2.98 GAA and .909 SV% in 2 starts against Philly last year with Vegas.

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Flyers at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 5, Flyers 2

Moneyline

Everything screams Capitals in this one, but I really don’t feel like paying 1½ times for their ML. Instead, I’m going with ALEX OVECHKIN ANYTIME GOAL (+130). There’s a 20% NHL odds boost in most BetMGM accounts that takes this to +156.

Think about it, this bet has positive correlation with a victory. If Washington is ahead, the Caps are going to do everything in their power to get Ovi an empty-netter in his quest for the all-time goals record.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’ll shoot the shot at the CAPITALS -1.5 (+150). Four of the 5 Flyers losses have been by multiple goals. There is also positive correlation in this bet with the Ovi anytime goal, which creates a chance at a power move of a cash.

Over/Under

The Flyers are 3-3 O/U thus far, and Washington is 3-2. This is my least-favorite take of this piece. Over the last 6 meetings, dating back to the start of the 2023 calendar year, we’ve had totals of 8, 4, 7, 7, 3, 5.

With a total of 6, I like the prospects of an Over cash more than I do of a Push/Under scenario.

LEAN OVER 6 (-110) or wait for the puck to drop and get in at an Over 5.5.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Seattle Kraken odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Seattle Kraken odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (1-1-1) wrap up a 4-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken (2-2-0) at Climate Pledge Arena Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Kraken odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1

The Flyers opened the season in Vancouver, posting a 3-2 victory in a shootout. They were doubled up 6-3 in Calgary and blew a late lead in Edmonton in a 4-3 OT loss. The Over has cashed in each of the past 2 outings.

The Kraken have alternated wins and losses to start the season. After getting blanked 2-0 at Dallas Sunday, Seattle rebounded for a 7-3 rout of Nashville in the Music City Tuesday as a heavy underdog (+170). The Under and Over have each cashed in the 1st 4 games, too, with the Over (6) obviously cashing last time out against the Preds.

The home team has won 3 straight meetings in the series, and the Under cashed in both regular-season meetings in 2023-24.

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Flyers at Kraken odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Flyers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Kraken -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-225) | Kraken -1.5 (+180)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flyers at Kraken projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (1-0-1, 2.86 GAA, .898 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (0-2-0, 2.59 GAA, .896 SV%)

Ersson is expected to get the start again Thursday. He allowed 4 goals on 31 shots in Edmonton, falling in overtime. He did not face the Kraken last season, but he stopped 9 of the 11 shots he faced in a relief appearance Feb. 16, 2023, in Seattle.

Grubauer has allowed just 5 goals on 48 shots so far, but the offensive support has been poor. The Kraken skaters have managed just 2 goals of support, while providing 12 goals in 2 wins for his fellow Seattle tendy Joey Daccord.

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Flyers at Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction

Flyers 3, Kraken 2

Moneyline

The FLYERS (+115) are a solid play as slight underdogs at CPA Thursday.

The Kraken (-135) have struggled to provide much in the way of support with Grubauer in the crease. It’s a bit circumstantial, but until the offense helps him out, go with the opposition.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Flyers +1.5 (-225) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you would like a little of insurance. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. There is never a reason to back an underdog on the puck line at such a significant price. In fact, it’s a rarity to back the ‘dog in this instance.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean, however, you have to go with a half-unit play at best.

The Under is 2-0 in both of Grubauer’s starts, and the only previous home game for the Kraken went low.

For the Flyers, the Under cashed in Vancouver, but the Over hit in the past 2 outings. The Under connected in both regular-season meetings between these teams in 2023-24.

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Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Edmonton Oilers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (1-1-0) visit the Edmonton Oilers (0-3-0) for a Tuesday battle in Alberta, Canada. Puck drop at Rogers Place is at 10 p.m. (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; the clubs split 2 games last season

Philadelphia is continuing a season-opening western swing. The Flyers are coming off sitting out 27 minutes in the penalty box in a 6-3 loss at the Calgary Flames Saturday.

The Oilers are closing out a 4-game homestand, and things have not gone well over the 1st 3 contests. Edmonton has coughed up 5 power-play goals en route to allowing 5 goals per game thus far.

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Flyers at Oilers odds

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Moneyline: Flyers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Oilers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-140) | Oilers -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Flyers at Oilers projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (1-0-0, 1.85 GAA, .923 SV%) vs. Stuart Skinner (0-2-0, 5.40 GAA, .805 SV%)

Ersson’s last game was Friday at the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old stopped 24-of-26 shots in a 3-2 win.

Skinner was pulled 31 minutes into his 1st start last Wednesday after allowing 5 goals and then yielded 3 goals on 28 shots vs. the Calgary Flames on Sunday in a 4-1 loss.

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Flyers at Oilers picks and predictions

Prediction

Oilers 4, Flyers 2

Moneyline

The Oilers’ 5-on-5 analytics are by outpacing what the club has done so far at both ends of the ice. Shaky goaltending (.794 SV%) has certainly been a problem for Edmonton. But per NaturalStatTrick.com, the Oilers’ 59.4% scoring chances-for rate (5-on-5) leads the NHL. The Oilers were undone by 5 power-play goals in their 1st 2 games; they killed off each of 3 short-handed situations in their last game.

Edmonton (-225) is a solid enough play. But consider a PASS here and taking the Oilers on the puck line.

Puck line/Against the spread

Edmonton is 4-1-0 across its last 5 home games against Philadelphia. All 4 of those victories were by multi-goal margins.

Skinner clocked a .913 SV% at home last season.

Philadelphia went 1-6-2 over its last 9 road games last season, and the Flyers have had their issues in this building over recent years.

BACK THE OILERS -1.5 (+115).

Over/Under

The Under has gone 4-1 in the last 5 Philly-Edmonton games.

Look for some gravity in the goals-allowed numbers for both sides.

TAKE THE UNDER 6.5 (-115).

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Philadelphia Flyers at Vancouver Canucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Vancouver Canucks odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (0-0-0) take on the Vancouver Canucks (0-0-1) Friday. Puck drop from Rogers Arena is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Canucks odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting; Flyers won 2-0 last year

The Flyers open their season Friday night after they barely missed the playoffs in a surprising surge last season. That is not expected this year, as they’re going with a bit of a youth movement centered around LW Matvei Michkov, last year’s first-round pick.

The Canucks lost a wild one, 6-5, in overtime against the Calgary Flames Wednesday. The Canucks were up 4-1 after 1 period and gave up 4 consecutive goals before tying it with 1:37 to go. G Arturs Silovs saved just 20 of 26 shots in the defeat. RW Brock Boeser, who had a career-high 40 goals last year, lit the lamp twice.

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Flyers at Canucks odds

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Moneyline (ML): Flyers +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Canucks -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-165) | Canucks -1.5 (+140)
Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Flyers at Canucks projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (23-19-7, 2.82 GAA, .890 SV%, 4 SO in 23-24) vs. Kevin Lankinen (11-6-0, 2.82 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO in ’23-24).

The 24-year-old Ersson enters the season as the unquestioned starter after the team let Carter Hart walk. Over 63 games in his 2-year career, Ersson is 29-22-7 with a 2.87 GAA and .892 SV%. Ersson stopped 18 of 19 in a 4-1 win over Vancouver in December.

Lankinen had a solid year backing up Juuse Saros in Nashville last year. He hasn’t faced the Flyers since April 2022, when he stopped 33 of 34 shots in a 3-1 victory while with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Flyers at Canucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Canucks 4, Flyers 3

Moneyline

The Flyers have won 4 of the last 5 meetings, but this Canucks team is emerging. Their season-opening loss surely left a poor taste in coach Rick Tocchet’s mouth, and he’ll have the boys fired up for this one. That said, -185 is a too expensive.

Instead, take a look at QUINN HUGHES OVER 0.5 ASSISTS (-135). He had 2 helpers in the first game and 75 in 82 games last season.

Puck line/Against the spread

I don’t like the puck line, either. I don’t trust Vancouver to win by multiple goals, and I’m not paying -165 for the Flyers to not give up an empty-netter.

Instead, give me BROCK BOESER OVER 2.5 SHOTS (+115). He had 3 SOG in Game 1 and 2 goals. He’ll be eager to fire.

Over/Under

The Over is just 2-8 in the last 10 meetings, but the presence of Vancouver’s backup tendy should help this one cash. The Canucks were buzzing early in their first game with 4 goals in the first period. At even money, I’ll take a shot on them getting the necessary 4 or 5 goals to cash the OVER 6.5 (+100).

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Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Capitals (39-31-11) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (38-32-11) to wrap up their regular seasons at Wells Fargo Center Tuesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1

This is essentially a play-in game, with some other factors in play to determine a playoff berth. What is clear, though, is that a Flyers loss means they’d be eliminated. A Flyers win in regulation, overtime or a shootout gives Philly a chance, but they also need Montreal to beat Detroit in regulation, and the New York Islanders must also beat the Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation to get the Fly Guys into the dance.

For Washington, it simply needs to win, like it did 2-0 against the Boston Bruins Monday night, and it is into the postseason.

The Capitals won 5-2 in most recent meetings March 1 in D.C., but the Flyers won 4-3 in a shootout at Wells Fargo Center Dec. 14 as favorites (-125) as the Over (6) cashed.

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Capitals at Flyers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Capitals +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Flyers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-210) | Flyers -1.5 (+170)
Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Capitals at Flyers projected goalies

Charlie Lindgren (24-16-7, 2.71 GAA, .910 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Samuel Ersson (23-18-7, 2.86 GAA, .890 SV%, 4 SO)

The 30-year-old Lakeville, Minn. native has really saved the bacon of Washington this season, getting it to the brink of the postseason in a season it wasn’t expected to compete. He posted a 16-save shutout against the Bruins Monday, and it’s likely he is tasked with the start in a back-to-back, rather than leaning upon the more shaky Darcy Kuemper.

Ersson is confirmed to start, and he has also been a revelation for the Flyers. He has won back-to-back starts, including a 20-save shutout in a 1-0 win against the New Jersey Devils Saturday last time out. He did allow 5 goals on just 21 shots in a loss at Washington March 1, but he stopped 27 of 30 shots he faced in a 4-3 SOW at home Dec. 14 against the Caps, too.

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Capitals at Flyers picks and predictions

Prediction

Capitals 3, Flyers 2

Moneyline

The CAPITALS (+120) are worth a look on the road in what is essentially a play-in game. It certainly is a play-in for Washington, as a win and it’s in. It’s a little more complicated for the Flyers (-145).

Washington came up huge in a shutout victory against Boston, and it might not make a deep run into the postseason, but nobody wants to face the likes of Alexander Ovechkin and a red-hot Lindgren, who had 6 shutouts this season.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Capitals +1.5 (-210) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, should you require a little bit of insurance. If you’re a little more on the conservative side, this is just too much. Back Washington on the moneyline, or simply AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 5.5 (+100) is a strong value at even-money.

While, yes, the Over has cashed in each of the 2 regular-season meetings this season, there is a lot more on the line Tuesday, and scoring will be at a premium.

The Under is on a 4-0-3 run for the Capitals in the past 7 games while cashing in the past 2 games for the Flyers. In fact, after an ugly 8-game stretch from March 24-April 9 which saw Philly allow 4 or more goals in each outing, Ersson and the Flyers have allowed just 1 goal in the past 2 games.

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Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Philadelphia Flyers (36-32-11) and New York Rangers (53-22-4) meet Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The opening faceoff will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Free-falling Philadelphia last played Tuesday when the Flyers were flattened 9-3 at the Montreal Canadiens. Still in the hunt for an Eastern Conference Wild Card slot, Philly is 0-6-2 (5.25 goals allowed per game) since March 24 and 11-18-5 since Jan. 20.

The Rangers had a 3-game win streak snapped in a 4-2 loss Tuesday at the New York Islanders. New York is the flip side of the Philadelphia coin: the Blueshirts are 24-6-1 since Jan. 27.

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Flyers at Rangers odds

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Moneyline: Flyers +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rangers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-135) | Rangers -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Flyers at Rangers projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (21-18-7, 2.96 GAA, .886 SV%) vs. Igor Shesterkin (34-17-2, 2.65 GAA, .911 SV%)

Ersson coughed up 5 goals on 17 shots Tuesday before being pulled in the 2nd period of the 9-3 loss at Montreal. He owns a .787 SV% over his last 6 games.

Shesterkin surrendered 3 goals on 28 shots in Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Isles. In a stretch that opened with allowing 5 goals against these Flyers on March 26, the 28-year-old has posted an .897 SV% over his last 6 games.

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Flyers at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 4, Flyers 1

Moneyline

New York has won 7 in a row against the Flyers, and the Rangers are 28-10-0 at home.

Messing with the recent trends in play does not make sense here, but the tag here doesn’t offer any real value. PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Rangers will be motivated on home ice: they are still hunting the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference (and are currently in the pole position for that slot). A very strong New York power play — and one that has been dialed in of late, converting at a 50% clip the last 4 games — tilts the value edge to the home side here.

But just barely on that lean. The Rangers still play in plenty of 1-goal games. Consider a partial-unit play on NEW YORK -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

The Under is 3-1 across the last 4 series meetings and 5-2 across the last 7.

Its a zag against the zig of recent goalie trends and the Philly defensive collapse, but the Under is the strongest bet in this matchup. The Flyers have been murdered by low save rates, particularly by a likely unsustainable low rate against high-danger shots in 5-on-5 play. And that’s with Philly being more responsible in its own end than GAA figures would indicate.

The Rangers are too far out over their skis in regards to their scoring vs. expected scoring based on shot analytics. Lately, they have not generated as many 5-on-5 high-danger chances as you might expect. And the vaunted New York power play (26.9%, 2nd NHL), while an advantage in this game, may not get a lot of ice time. The Flyers have logged an aggregate 14 penalty minutes over their last 4 games and just 6.1 minutes per game since March 21.

BET THE UNDER 6 (-110).

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