In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 15th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Preview
The Penguins have 52 points this season with a 21-14-10 record, and are 27-18 ATS and 22-23 in over/under. They have a 10-7-6 home record and a 11-7-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home shootout loss to the Lightning, and their previous three games were a 1-0 road loss to the Bruins, a 2-1 home loss to the Flames, and a 4-1 home win over the Devils.
Offensively, the Penguins are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 27.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 82.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sidney Crosby leads the Penguins with 49 points, also leading the team in goals with 24, while Erik Karlsson leads the team in assists with 29. Stuart Skinner is the starting goalie for the Penguins, and he has a 14-12-4 record, with 2.71 GAA and .893 SV%. Arturs Silovs is the backup goalie and he has a 8-6-7 record, with 3.06 GAA and .892 SV%.
Philadelphia Flyers Preview
The Flyers have 52 points this season with a 22-15-8 record, and are 27-17 ATS and 24-20 in over/under. They have a 12-7-5 home record and a 10-8-3 road record and are sitting 5th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-2 road loss to the Sabres, and their previous three games were a 5-1 home loss to the Lightning, a 7-2 home loss to the Lightning, and a 2-1 home overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
Offensively, the Flyers are averaging 2.89 goals per game and are scoring 15.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 79.3% of their opponent’s power plays.
Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 42 points, also leading the team in goals with 18, while Travis Konecny leads the team in assists with 25. Dan Vladar is the starting goalie for the Flyers, and he has a 16-7-4 record, with 2.46 GAA and .905 SV%. Samuel Ersson is the backup goalie and he has a 6-7-4 record, with 3.32 GAA and .855 SV%.
Philadelphia Flyers @ Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends: January 15, 2026
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have won seven of their last eight home games against the Flyers.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Flyers’ last eight games.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The underdogs have won five of the Penguins’ last six games.
- The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last five night games at PPG Paints Arena when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Penguins’ last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last four road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last nine games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Flyers’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Penguins as favorites against the Flyers.
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 11 home appearances against the Flyers.
- Sidney Crosby has scored three goals against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Penguins.
- Noah Juulsen has recorded eight hits against the Penguins this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (27.87%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.71%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.50%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
Flyers vs Penguins Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with both games having taken place in Philadelphia. The Flyers won by 3-2 in a shootout and the Penguins won by 5-1. Both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Flyers vs Penguins Prediction, the Penguins are coming as -150 home favorites. Both teams have exactly 52 points this season and both have been struggling lately, as the Penguins have lost their last three games and the Flyers their last four and are on the second leg of a road back-to-back. The Penguins have been better both offensively and defensively and have been better rested and waiting at home, so I expect them to get the job done today. Take the Penguins on the moneyline in this one.