In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 26th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 24-17-9 this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Philadelphia was tied at three after the second period, but they scored four times in the third to get the nice win. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 35-20, won 52.0% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Barkley, Brink, Michkov (2), and Tippett (3), while Ersson stopped 32 out of 35 shots, which was a .914 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Mammoth by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Golden Knights by a score of 2-1 before that. The Flyers have won two of their last three games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 57 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 19 goals and 27 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 17 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 8-8-5 with a 3.36 goals against average and an .862 save percentage this season.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders are 27-19-5 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 5-0 in their last game. New York allowed two goals in the second period and three in the third for the shutout loss. The Islanders out shot Buffalo by a total of 26-21, won 74.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Heineman, who had six shots on goal, while Rittich stopped 16 out of 20 shots, which was an .800 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New York lost to the Kraken by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Canucks by a score of 4-3 before that. The Islanders have lost three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 59 points. New York has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 2.77 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 11 goals and 30 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added 13 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 16-12-2 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won eight of their last nine night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Islanders have lost each of their last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Islanders have lost the third period in 15 of their last 17 games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the New York Islanders will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Islanders have won each of their last six night games following a loss.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Flyers.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents at Xfinity Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Islanders’ last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flyers’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last five home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in home games.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Anthony Duclair has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flyers.
- Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Islanders’ last nine night games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.97%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.86).
- The New York Islanders rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (15.58%).
- The New York Islanders rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.76).
Flyers vs Islanders Prediction
New York comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. The Islanders are 13-10-3 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 12-8-5 at home. Philadelphia has won two of their last three and they just beat up Colorado last time out. The Flyers have allowed at least five goals in three of their last five games, so both teams are struggling on defense. Take the over in this contest.