In this article we will formulate a Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 18th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 12-14-4 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Detroit was tied at two early in the third period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Red Wings outshot Toronto by a total of 26-25, won 51.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Rasmussen, Raymond, Petry, and Seider, while Husso stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings lost to Philadelphia by a score of 4-1 but did beat Buffalo by a score of 6-5. Detroit has scored 2.57 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 24.4% on the power play and 67.5% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 12 goals, 19 assists, and 63 shots on goal, while Alex Lyon is 4-4-0 with a 2.75 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 14-13-4 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Philadelphia cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-1 in the third period but allowed an empty net goal to put the game away. The Flyers recorded 22 shots on goal, won 56.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Sanheim, while Ersson stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Flyers defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-1 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3. Philadelphia has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 15 goals, 21 assists, and 83 shots on goal, while Samuel Ersson is 6-4-2 with a 2.87 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Flyers
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Flyers and Red Wings.
- The Flyers have lost four of their last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games following a road loss.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last four road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four games as favorites following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites.
- Lucas Raymond has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last five night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 games as favorites.
- Lucas Raymond has scored the last goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five night games at Little Caesars Arena.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Red Wings after playing less than 20 minutes in the Flyers’ last game.
- Scott Laughton has scored at least one goal in nine of his last 11 appearances against the Red Wings.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of the Flyers’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after picking up a very impressive win over Toronto in their last game and they have won two of their last three games. The Red Wings are 6-7-2 at home this year, while the Flyers are 7-5-3 on the road. Philadelphia has also won two of their last three games, including a 4-1 win over Detroit last week. I think these two teams are very evenly matched, so I will give the edge to Detroit at home.