Philadelphia Flyers (22-22-6) vs New Jersey Devils (28-17-6)
Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
Betting Odds: Philadelphia Flyers +130 / New Jersey Devils -155 --- Over/Under: 5.5
The New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers
Game Preview!
The Outlet Sports Ventures is diving into some NHL action tonight, spotting some good opportunities on the ice! The New Jersey Devils are taking on the Philadelphia Flyers this Monday at the Wells Fargo Center. Check out our prediction for the New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers game. We've also got a pick for the matchup!
Matchup/League Facts
The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.874).
The Philadelphia Flyers are one of only three teams to win 6+ games when trailing after Period 2.
The New Jersey Devils rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.61%).
The New Jersey Devils are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both power play and penalty kill percentage this season.
The New Jersey Devils Team Preview!
The New Jersey Devils beat the Bruins and Canadiens, and they play the Sabres, Penguins, and Golden Knights next. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.08 goals per game and are scoring 28.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 24 goals, Jesper Bratt has 39 assists and Jack Hughes has 187 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 2.51 goals per game and are killing 82.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has allowed 41 goals on 417 shots faced, while Jacob Markstrom has given up 78 goals on 886 shots. Interestingly, the Devils have a strong home record, making them a formidable opponent as they head into the next stretch of games.
The Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview!
The Philadelphia Flyers just lost to the Rangers and Islanders, and they've got games coming up against the Islanders, Avalanche, and Utah. They're putting up an average of 2.98 goals per game and scoring on 16.1% of their power plays. Travis Konecny is leading the team with 21 goals, Matvei Michkov has 20 assists, and Owen Tippett has taken 126 shots on goal. On defense, they're letting in 3.37 goals per game and stopping 77.4% of the opponents' power plays. Aleksei Kolosov has let in 45 goals on 347 shots, while Samuel Ersson has allowed 67 goals on 612 shots. As the season goes on, the Flyers really need to step up their defense if they want to stay competitive in the tough Eastern Conference.
The New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers
Game Prediction!
The Pick: Flyers ML +135
The New Jersey Devils are considered the more skilled team and the oddsmakers are backing them because they're expected to be better. However, the Devils have been underperforming lately. The Flyers have beaten the Devils in three of their last four matchups, including a 3–1 win nine days ago as +160 underdogs. The Devils have dropped five of their last eight games, with their offense disappearing at times. Meanwhile, the Flyers have won three straight home games and need to keep that streak going to climb the standings. Betting against the Devils could be profitable as long as they remain inconsistent. I'm taking the Flyers and the plus money.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
The Devils have lost eight of their last 10 games as road favorites following a road win.
The Flyers have won four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as road favorites.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Devils' last four games at Wells Fargo Center.
The underdogs have won the third period in four of the Devils' last five games.
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