Detroit Red Wings (11-13-4) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (13-12-4)
December 12, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Philadelphia Flyers -145 / Detroit Red Wings +120; Over/Under: +6.5
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The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers meet Thursday in NHL action at the Wells Fargo Center. Here’s a Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Avalanche, beat the Sabres, and they play the Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Blues next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring 25.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 12 goals, Lucas Raymond has 19 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 75 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 67.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 37 goals on 433 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 23 goals on 258 shots.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Utah Hockey Club, beat the Blue Jackets, and they play the Wild, Kings and Penguins next. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 17.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 15 goals, Matvei Michkov has 16 assists and Owen Tippett has 76 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.41 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ivan Fedotov has allowed 32 goals on 260 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 33 goals on 308 shots.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Red Wings and Flyers.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following an overtime win.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won the second period in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Owen Tippett has scored at least one goal in each of the Flyers’ last four night games.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Flyers as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Matvei Michkov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers’ last four night games.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Lucas Raymond has scored at least one goal in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight night games.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Red Wings’ last 11 games.
- Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against the Flyers.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.41).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank T25th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.44%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (67.50%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).
Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
The Detroit Red Wings continue to get blasted on the defensive side, and it makes it hard to back them on the road, where defensive issues usually don’t go away. The home team has won 7 of the last 8 games between the Flyers and Red Wings. The Philadelphia Flyers have had a rough schedule as of late, but they continue to compete and have earned points in 7 of their last 9 games. At home against a subpar Red Wings squad, this should be a win. Give me the Flyers and the reasonable price.
