Bruins vs Flyers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 5

Philadelphia Flyers' head coach Rick Tocchet speaks to his team during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
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  • The Flyers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Bruins
  • Bruins vs. Flyers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Boston Bruins (43-26) visit Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia Flyers (38-26) on Apr. 5 in Philadelphia, PA. The puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 pm.

The Flyers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).

The Bruins vs. Flyers Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Bruins vs. Flyers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Bruins vs Flyers Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Flyers will win this game with 64.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Bruins vs Flyers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bruins will cover the spread with 55.6% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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Bruins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Bruins are 49-28 against the spread this NHL season (+19.9 Units / 16.33% ROI).

  • Bruins are 43-34 when betting on the Moneyline for +13 Units /14.92% ROI
  • Bruins are 42-34 when betting the Over for +4.5 Units / 5.26% ROI
  • Bruins are 34-42 when betting the Under for -11.8 Units /-14.02% ROI

Flyers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Flyers are 49-27 against the spread this NHL season (+13.1 Units /10.07% ROI).

  • Flyers are 38-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.8 Units / 6.93% ROI
  • Flyers are 36-37 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -6.18% ROI
  • Flyers are 37-36 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -3.59% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Flyers vs Bruins

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
David Pastrnak (Bos) +165
Owen Tippett (Phi) +195
Travis Konecny (Phi) +225
Tyson Foerster (Phi) +240
Trevor Zegras (PHI) +250
Viktor Arvidsson (BOS) +250

Points Per Game Predictions for Flyers vs Bruins

Player Name Over Under
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 0.5 +100 0.5 -130
Pavel Zacha (BOS) 0.5 -135 0.5 +100
Elias Lindholm (BOS) 0.5 +105 0.5 -145
Rasmus Ristolainen (PHI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -220
Charlie McAvoy (BOS) 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Shots on Goal Predictions for Flyers vs Bruins

Player Name Over Under
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 1.5 -175 1.5 +130
Pavel Zacha (BOS) 1.5 +100 1.5 -135
Elias Lindholm (BOS) 1.5 -120 1.5 -110
Rasmus Ristolainen (PHI) 1.5 -105 1.5 -130
Charlie McAvoy (BOS) 1.5 -120 1.5 -115

Bruins: Keys to the Game vs. Flyers

The Bruins were 32-48 (.400) last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Bruins are 41-34 (.547) this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Bruins were 14-34 (.292) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432

The Bruins are winless (0-25) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .133

Flyers: Keys to the Game vs. Bruins

The Flyers are 98-122 (.445) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Flyers were 33-46 (.418) last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Flyers were 24-41 (.369) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456

The Flyers were 14-24 (.368) when recording less than 30 shots on goal last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .467

The Bruins have scored on 24% of rush chances on the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Bruins have scored on 24% of second chance opportunities in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Bruins have scored on 22% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%

The Bruins have scored on 20% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Flyers have 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have secondary assisted on 14 goals while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have scored on 7% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Flyers had 28 slot shots in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams

The Bruins had a .799 slot save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830

The Bruins allowed 7 second chance scoring opportunities while their opponent is shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Bruins have allowed 0.6 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Bruins allowed opponents to score on 21% of rush chances in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Flyers have a .885 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900

The Flyers had a .768 slot save percentage in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .835

The Flyers had a .794 slot save percentage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830

The Flyers allowed 7 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams


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