- The Penguins are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flyers
- Flyers vs. Penguins Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Philadelphia Flyers visit PPG Paints Arena to take on thePittsburgh Penguins on Apr. 20 in Pittsburgh, PA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Penguins are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+155).
The Flyers vs. Penguins Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Flyers vs. Penguins Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Flyers vs Penguins Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Penguins will win this game with 77.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Flyers vs Penguins Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Flyers will cover the spread with 76.7% 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.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Flyers Best Bets & Trends
- The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+15.20 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 14 away games (+8.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+7.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 14 away games (+7.25 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+6.85 Units / 17% ROI)
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+12.15 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.00 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+9.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+6.65 Units / 25% ROI)
Flyers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flyers are 53-30 against the spread this NHL season (+12.65 Units / 8.89% ROI).
- Flyers are 44-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.35 Units /13.44% ROI
- Flyers are 38-40 when betting the Over for -6.5 Units / -7.07% ROI
- Flyers are 40-38 when betting the Under for -2.25 Units /-2.47% ROI
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 47-36 against the spread this NHL season (+7.45 Units /5.83% ROI).
- Penguins are 41-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 0.82% ROI
- Penguins are 47-34 when betting the Over for +9.05 Units / 9.69% ROI
- Penguins are 34-47 when betting the Under for -16.85 Units / -18.54% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Penguins vs Flyers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby (Pit) | +165 |
| Rickard Rakell (Pit) | +180 |
| Bryan Rust (Pit) | +200 |
| Porter Martone (PHI) | +230 |
| Owen Tippett (Phi) | +230 |
| Travis Konecny (Phi) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Penguins vs Flyers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster (PHI) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Matvei Michkov (PHI) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Owen Tippett (PHI) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -130 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Penguins vs Flyers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foerster (PHI) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Matvei Michkov (PHI) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -160 |
| Owen Tippett (PHI) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -118 |
| Sidney Crosby (PIT) | 2.5 +130 | 2.5 -175 |
Flyers: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Flyers were 33-46 (.418) last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flyers are 98-122 (.445) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flyers are 73-84 (.465) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th 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
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Flyers
The Penguins are 102-120 (.459) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 5-83 (.057) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .152
The Penguins are winless (0-24) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165
The Penguins are 72-89 (.447) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Flyers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flyers have 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Flyers have drawn 9 penalties in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 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 13 cycle chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 8 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 12.1 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.3
The Penguins have 35 cycle chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 2.8 rush chances per game in the second period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
Flyers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Flyers had a .794 slot save percentage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Flyers have a .886 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 have allowed 6 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins have made 1.0 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.7
The Penguins have allowed opponents to score on 7% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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