Penguins vs Flyers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 22

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty, center, celebrates with the fans during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 2-0.
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  • The Flyers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Penguins
  • Penguins vs. Flyers Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Pittsburgh Penguins visit Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on thePhiladelphia Flyers on Apr. 22 in Philadelphia, PA. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Flyers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).

The Penguins vs. Flyers Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.

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

Penguins vs Flyers Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Flyers will win this game with 54.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Penguins vs Flyers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Penguins will cover the spread with 53.9% 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 Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.80 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 games (+6.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games (+6.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+6.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+15.50 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+10.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 games (+9.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+9.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+8.05 Units / 23% ROI)

Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Penguins are 47-37 against the spread this NHL season (+6.45 Units / 5.01% ROI).

  • Penguins are 41-43 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units /-0.71% ROI
  • Penguins are 47-35 when betting the Over for +7.95 Units / 8.42% ROI
  • Penguins are 35-47 when betting the Under for -15.85 Units /-17.23% ROI

Flyers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Flyers are 54-30 against the spread this NHL season (+13.65 Units /9.46% ROI).

  • Flyers are 45-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.65 Units / 14.69% ROI
  • Flyers are 38-41 when betting the Over for -7.6 Units / -8.17% ROI
  • Flyers are 41-38 when betting the Under for -1.25 Units / -1.35% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Flyers vs Penguins

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Sidney Crosby (Pit) +190
Porter Martone (PHI) +200
Bryan Rust (Pit) +220
Rickard Rakell (Pit) +225
Owen Tippett (Phi) +250
Evgeni Malkin (Pit) +250

Points Per Game Predictions for Flyers vs Penguins

Player Name Over Under
Kris Letang (PIT) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Rasmus Ristolainen (PHI) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Travis Sanheim (PHI) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Porter Martone (PHI) 0.5 -130 0.5 +100

Shots on Goal Predictions for Flyers vs Penguins

Player Name Over Under
Ben Kindel (PIT) 1.5 -135 1.5 +100
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 1.5 -185 1.5 +130
Matvei Michkov (PHI) 1.5 -155 1.5 +110
Porter Martone (PHI) 2.5 -118 2.5 -115
Erik Karlsson (PIT) 2.5 +105 2.5 -140

Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Flyers

The Penguins were 33-48 (.407) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

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 15-30 (.333) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Penguins are winless (0-24) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165

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 73-84 (.465) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th 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 7-5 (.583) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .526

The Penguins have 8 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams

The Penguins have 27 inner slot shots in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams

The Penguins have 10 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Penguins have 35 cycle chances in overtime this 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 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 4 forecheck chances in overtime this season — tied for 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

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 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 16 second chance scoring opportunities in the second period this month — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have a .806 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828

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

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


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