The New York Islanders (14-14-6) host the Philadelphia Flyers (13-21-8) Tuesday at UBS Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Flyers vs. Islanders odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Flyers have lost a staggering 12 consecutive games, last winning Dec. 29 at the Seattle Kraken. Philadelphia ranks 27th in both goals per game (2.5) and in power-play percentage (15.8) and has been held to just 1 goal in three of its last five outings.
The Islanders’ fortunes have been quite different. New York has gone 9-5 over its last 14 games following an 11-game skid from early Nov. 7 to Dec. 5, although they remain well back of playoff contention. The Isles dropped a 3-1 decision at the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday in their last game.
Flyers at Islanders odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Flyers +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Islanders -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-130) | Islanders -1.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Flyers at Islanders projected goalies
Martin Jones (6-7-2, 3.52 GAA, 0.902 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (11-7-5, 2.26 GAA, .928 SV%, 4 SO)
Jones is anticipated to get the nod on the second game of back-to-back nights for the Flyers. The veteran netminder has dropped all four of his starts in 2022 while allowing 3 or more goals each time out. Jones was dinged for 3 goals on 30 shots at the Islanders Jan. 17.
Sorokin is also expected to make his fifth start in January, although his fortunes have been much different. The Russian ‘tender is fresh off a 17-save shutout of the Arizona Coyotes Jan. 21 and held the Flyers to just 1 goal on 27 shots when the teams met Jan. 17. Sorokin has only allowed more than 2 goals once in his last seven starts.
Flyers at Islanders odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Islanders 4, Flyers 1
Money line
Tuesday marks the third time these two clubs have met in January with both of the previous meetings going to the Islanders. Philadelphia is in a spiral while New York is hitting its stride. The Isles have actually captured seven straight in this head-to-head series.
However, with a tag that exceeds more than two-and-a-half times, your potential return is too steep. You can PASS on the money line.
Against the spread
With plus-money value available on the spread, check out the ISLANDERS -1.5 (+105) with two teams heading in vastly different directions. The Isles are comparatively clicking offensively and have the edge between the pipes if Jones and Sorokin get the nod. New York also has a rest advantage as Philadelphia was in action Monday.
You may want to use just a partial unit here, however, as five of the last six meetings between these squads have needed additional time to settle the score.
Over/Under
The Flyers are just so flat right now, and running into Sorokin isn’t likely to turn those fortunes around. However, as bad as Jones has been, I’m not sure the Islanders will do enough to push this over the low total.
The Under has connected five of the last six teams these teams have met, and that seems to be the likely result for Tuesday. UNDER 5.5 (-125) is my lean.
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