The Detroit Red Wings need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Philadelphia Flyers look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview 

The Detroit Red Wings have lost to the Senators, Stars, and Hurricanes this week. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.69 goals per game and are scoring on 22.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 13 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 16 assists and Dylan Larkin has 83 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 78.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 57 goals on 523 shots faced, while James Reimer has allowed 19 goals on 214 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have won four of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs.
• The Red Wings have lost the second period in five of their last six games at Wells Fargo Center.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview 

The Philadelphia Flyers have beaten the Avalanche and Capitals this week, while losing to the Predators. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.97 goals per game and are scoring on 10.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 16 goals, Travis Sanheim has 17 assists and Owen Tippett has 98 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 2.72 goals per game and are killing 86 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 39 goals on 480 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 31 goals on 269 shots.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts

• The Flyers have lost each of their last 10 Saturday night games at Wells Fargo Center.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games following a win.
• The Flyers have lost the first period in each of their last six night games following a shootout win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Detroit Red Wings vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction

The Philadelphia Flyers are not only playing the better hockey right now with wins in 5 of their last 6 games, but they’re at home. The Flyers have also won the last 3 games against the Red Wings and have won those games by a combined score of 8-2. This line being what it is, is kind of a surprise as the Red Wings can’t get out of their own way. Give me the Flyers.