Oilers vs Flyers Prediction
The Flyers have had issues stringing wins together, stepping up in competition, and they don’t play well on the road. The Flyers are 31st in goals per game and 30th in shots per game. That’s not going to fly against a team as explosive as the Oilers. The Oilers usually feast on lesser teams, and the defensive effort has improved lately. Of course, the offensive firepower is there, with the Oilers currently second in goals per game and third in power play percentage.
We have one team that can’t score and the other team that’s one of the most explosive in the NHL. This is a complete mismatch in favor of the home team. Give me the Oilers and the PL for max betting value. The Flyers will have a hard time keeping up on Wednesday night.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Flames, beat the Canucks, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Flyers have lost 6 of their last 8 games. The Flyers are 2-6-2 SU on the road, 3-4-3 SU at home, and 10-10 ATS on the season.
The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.25 goals per game and are scoring 18.3 percent of their power-play opportunities. Matvei Michkov leads the Flyers with 10 goals, 4 assists, and 29 shots. Trevor Zegras has 4 goals, 10 assists, and 41 shots. Christian Dvorak has 3 goals, 7 assists, and 27 shots. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.25 goals per game and are killing 80.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dan Vladar has allowed 33 goals on 274 shots faced, and Joseph Woll has given up 29 goals on 295 shots.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Canucks and Rangers, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Oilers have won 5 of their last 7 games. The Oilers are 7-0-1 SU on the road, 6-3-2 SU at home, and 12-7 ATS on the season.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 4.05 goals per game and are scoring 32.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Leon Draisaitl leads the Oilers with 18 goals, 18 assists, and 74 shots. Connor McDavid has 11 goals, 37 assists, and 53 shots. Evan Bouchard has 10 goals, 21 assists and 50 shots. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 2.84 goals per game and are killing 77 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Devon Levi has given up 25 goals on 246 shots faced. Tristan Jarry has allowed 21 goals on 205 shots. Matt Tomkins has allowed 6 goals on 50 shots.
Oilers vs Flyers Injury Report
The Oilers will be without Isaac Howard. Alec Regula is out with an undisclosed issue. Matt Savoie is out with a lower body injury. Frederik Andersen is out with a knee injury. Mattias Janmark is out with an undisclosed issue.
The Flyers will be without Rasmus Ristolainen due to a hand injury. Nikita Grebenkin will be out with a back injury.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have won four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have won the third period in each of their last seven games.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have lost six of their last nine games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last eight games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last five home games against the Flyers following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in 14 of the Oilers’ last 16 games.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for Points (48) this season.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Noah Cates has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jamie Drysdale has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flyers’ last five games.
- Matvei Michkov ranks 1st amongst qualified Eastern Conference players for shooting percentage (34.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (4.05).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (32.35%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.25).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have suffered the most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (7).