Flyers vs Red Wings Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 9

Fans enter Little Caesars Arena, new home to the Detroit Red Wings,prior to an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Detroit.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Red Wings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flyers
  • Flyers vs. Red Wings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Philadelphia Flyers (40-26) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings (40-29) on Apr. 9 in Detroit, MI. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Red Wings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+190).

The Flyers vs. Red Wings Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Flyers vs. Red Wings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Flyers vs Red Wings Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 55.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Flyers vs Red Wings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Flyers will cover the spread with 54.0% 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


  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 away games (+11.70 Units / 106% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+10.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 10 of their last 11 away games (+8.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.35 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+5.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+4.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 3P Moneyline in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.45 Units / 28% ROI)

Flyers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Flyers are 50-28 against the spread this NHL season (+13.1 Units / 9.82% ROI).

  • Flyers are 40-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.8 Units /9.04% ROI
  • Flyers are 36-38 when betting the Over for -6.3 Units / -7.3% ROI
  • Flyers are 38-36 when betting the Under for -2 Units /-2.33% ROI

Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Red Wings are 39-39 against the spread this NHL season (-1.5 Units /-1.27% ROI).

  • Red Wings are 40-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -0.86% ROI
  • Red Wings are 35-36 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -4.86% ROI
  • Red Wings are 36-35 when betting the Under for -1.75 Units / -2.05% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Red Wings vs Flyers

Player Name Over Under
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Matvei Michkov (PHI) 0.5 +110 0.5 -150
Owen Tippett (PHI) 0.5 -105 0.5 -125
Andrew Copp (DET) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Trevor Zegras (PHI) 0.5 -150 0.5 +110

Shots on Goal Predictions for Red Wings vs Flyers

Player Name Over Under
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 1.5 -155 1.5 +110
Matvei Michkov (PHI) 1.5 -120 1.5 -115
Owen Tippett (PHI) 2.5 -150 2.5 +110
Trevor Zegras (PHI) 1.5 -140 1.5 +105
Lucas Raymond (DET) 2.5 +130 2.5 -185

Flyers: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings

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 were 9-15 (.375) when tied after the first period last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Flyers are 71-83 (.461) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Flyers

The Red Wings were 14-27 (.341) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432

The Red Wings are 13-9 (.591) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .478

The Red Wings are 22-19 (.537) when outshooting their opponents this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .520

The Red Wings are 8-4 (.667) when tied after the second period this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

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 drawn 9 penalties in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 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

The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Red Wings have scored on 17% of cycle chances while leading this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Red Wings have averaged 4.6 high danger chances per game on the power play this season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.7

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

The Flyers have allowed 6 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have a .807 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828

The Flyers allowed 8 goals in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams

The Red Wings allowed 5.8 rush chances per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Red Wings had a .819 slot save percentage last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830

The Red Wings have allowed opponents to score on 6% of rush chances in the second period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Red Wings allowed 815 cycle chances last season — 9th most among NHL Teams


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