Flyers vs Oilers Prediction 1/3/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Oilers Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 3^rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

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The Oilers have 46 points this season with a 20-15-6 record, and are 17-24 ATS and 22-18 in over/under. They have a 10-4-3 home record and a 10-11-3 road record and are sitting 1st in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 6-2 home loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 3-1 road win over the Jets, a 3-2 road loss to the Flames, and a 5-1 home win over the Flames.

Offensively, the Oilers are averaging 3.34 goals per game and are scoring 33.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 79.0% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor McDavid leads the Oilers with 70 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, adding a team-high 46 assists. Tristan Jarry is the starting goalie for the Oilers, and he has a 12-3-1 record, with 2.73 GAA and .906 SV%. Calvin Pickard is the backup goalie and he has a 4-5-2 record, with 3.70 GAA and .874 SV%.

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The Flyers have 47 points this season with a 20-12-7 record, and are 26-13 ATS and 20-18 in over/under. They have a 11-5-4 home record and a 9-7-3 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-1 road loss to the Flames, and their previous three games were a 6-3 road win over the Canucks, a 4-1 road loss to the Kraken, and a 3-1 road win over the Blackhawks.

Offensively, the Flyers are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring 15.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.85 goals per game and are killing 81.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 39 points, also leading the team in goals with 15, adding a team-high 24 assists. Dan Vladar is the starting goalie for the Flyers, and he has a 14-6-3 record, with 2.40 GAA and .910 SV%. Samuel Ersson is the backup goalie and he has a 6-5-4 record, with 3.09 GAA and .868 SV%.

Philadelphia Flyers @ Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends: January 3, 2026

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last eight home games following a home loss.
• The Flyers have lost each of their last six games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a loss.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• In each of the Oilers’ last seven home games, the team leading after the first period has won the second period.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Flyers have won seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
• The Oilers have lost eight of their last nine day games following a home loss.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games following a road loss.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 day games.
• The Flyers have won the second period in each of their last six games following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Oilers’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Flyers’ last seven games against the Oilers following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Flyers’ last 11 games as underdogs.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four home games.
• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 10 Saturday games.
• Connor McDavid ranks T1st in the league for Points (70) this season.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Carl Grundstrom has scored a goal in four of the Flyers’ last five games.
• Travis Konecny has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games against the Oilers.
• Travis Konecny has recorded four hits against the Oilers this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (33.33%).
• The Edmonton Oilers rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.34).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.89%).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.82%).

Flyers vs Oilers Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Blue Jackets won 4-3 on the road in overtime and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Sabres. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Flyers vs Oilers Prediction, the Oilers are coming as -185 home favorites. Both teams have exactly 20 overall wins and the Flyers have one point more so far and just one win less on the road than the Oilers have at home, so the Oilers are clearly overpriced in this spot. Both teams are exactly 2-3 in their last 5 games each and the Flyers have a better defense and penalty kill, so I have to take a stab with them at +155 in this matchup. Take the Flyers on the moneyline in this one.