Two teams facing each other for the first time this season, the Philadelphia Flyers and the New Jersey Devils collide at the Prudential Center for a Metropolitan Division showdown. NBC Sports Philadelphia will showcase the matchup, and the puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 13.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils Odds
The moneyline for either side is currently set at an identical -110, and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 6 goals. The line for betting that total stands at -120 for the under and +100 for the over.
New Jersey is 22-19 straight up (SU) and has netted moneyline bettors 6.0 units this year. That winning percentage, the third-best in the Metropolitan Division so far in the early season, is a huge turnaround from what the team managed during the 2016-17 season (28-54). Of its 41 games this season, 23 have gone over the total, while 17 have gone under and just one has pushed. The team is 12-8 SU at home this season.
The Devils have converted on 21.4 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked ninth overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 83.3 percent of all penalties.
The Devils, as a collective unit, have been penalized 4.0 times per game overall this season, and 3.2 per game over their past five contests. The team’s had to defend opposition power plays for just 6.4 minutes per game over their last five matchups, in total.
Averaging 29.6 saves per game with a .918 save percentage, Cory Schneider (18 wins, 14 losses, and six OT losses) has been the primary option in goal for the Devils this season. If head coach John Hynes chooses to give him a rest, however, New Jersey may go with Keith Kinkaid (5-6-6 record, .897 save percentage, 3.31 goals against average).
Taylor Hall and Jesper Bratt will each look to continue their strong seasons for the Devils. Hall (42 points) is up to 15 goals and 27 assists and has recorded two or more points on 12 different occasions this year. Bratt has 10 goals and 16 assists to his credit and has notched at least one point in 18 contests.
On the other side of the rink, Philadelphia is 19-23 straight up (SU) and has lost 6.4 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. Through 42 regular season contests, 22 of its games have gone over the total, while 18 have gone under and just two have pushed. The Flyers are 8-11 SU as a road team this season.
The Flyers have scored on 20.8 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that’s good enough for 10th-best in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 29th overall and it’s successfully killed off 75.2 percent of all penalties.
Philadelphia’s players have been penalized 3.7 times per game in total this season, 3.4 per game over their last five contests total, and 3.2 per game over their last five games as the visiting team. The team’s been forced to kill penalties just 7.0 minutes per contest over their last five road games.
Brian Elliott (2.74 goals against average and .910 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Philadelphia. Elliott is averaging 26.9 saves per game and has 16 wins, 18 losses, and seven OT losses to his credit.
For the visiting Flyers, the offense will be coordinated by Claude Giroux (14 goals, 38 assists) and Jakub Voracek (eight goals, 43 assists).
Philadelphia Flyers at New Jersey Devils Betting Predictions
Predictions: SU Winner – Devils, O/U – Under
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Three of New Jersey’s last ten games have ended in a shootout. The team is 1-2 in those games and 3-4 overall in shootouts this season.
The total has gone over in four of New Jersey’s last five games.
New Jersey has allowed 3.0 goals per game (overall) this season, but is giving up 4.2 goals per matchup on its five-game losing streak.
Five of New Jersey’s last ten games have been decided by two or more goals, and the team is 4-1 overall in those games.
