Philadelphia Flyers vs
Edmonton OilersPredictions & Preview

Flyers face tough matchup against Oilers after shaky start to the season

The Flyers won their first game of the season but suffered a tough loss in their last game, giving up six goals. They start their four-game road trip against Western Conference teams. The Oilers have had a rough start to the season, losing their first three games. Each team won one game in their series last season. Edmonton is a significant home favorite in this matchup, with a money line of -225 and a total of 6 goals. The betting line remains steady with Edmonton opening at -218.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flyers +188 | Oilers -218
• Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-133) | Oilers -1.5 (+114)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 69%.

Philadelphia vs Edmonton Stats

Philadelphia Flyers

In their recent game against the Calgary Flames, the Philadelphia Flyers suffered a 6-3 loss on the road. Despite outshooting Calgary 40-32 and scoring on the power play, the Flyers struggled defensively, giving up six goals, including two on the power play. Travis Konecny scored two goals, including a shorthanded goal, and Joel Farabee added a goal. Ivan Fedotov had a tough start in goal, giving up five goals on 31 shots, leading to speculation that Samuel Ersson may start in the next game against the Oilers. Overall, the Flyers have shown some offensive potential, with Konecny leading the team in goals and points, and Farabee, Konecny, and Bobby Brink each contributing two points. The team is also dealing with injuries on defense, which could be a factor in their upcoming games. Last season, the Flyers had a mediocre road record and lost to the Oilers in Edmonton. Currently, the Flyers are ranked 19th in offense, scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game, and 27th in defense, allowing an average of 4.00 goals against them per game. With a power ranking of 30, the Flyers have a record of 1-1 so far this season.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers are off to a rough start this season, losing all three games by at least three goals. Despite ranking fourth in the league in goals per game last season, they have only scored three goals in the three losses so far. Key players Zach Hyman, Leon Draisaitl, and Connor McDavid have not been producing as expected, with only one goal between them in three games. New addition Jole Skinner has been a bright spot with a goal and an assist in his first three games. The team's defense has also struggled, giving up an average of 5.50 goals per game. The Oilers will look to turn things around with a possible goalie change as they aim to improve on their current 0-3 record.

Edmonton Oilers Expected to Bounce Back Against Philadelphia Flyers in Non-Conference Matchup

The Philadelphia Flyers are coming off a tough 6-3 loss, following a strong showing in their season opener. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers have yet to secure a victory in the season, having lost all three of their games. Despite Edmonton's impressive offensive performance last season, they have struggled to score in the early part of this season, with only three goals in three games. However, they are expected to break out of their offensive slump in their upcoming game against a Philadelphia defense that showed weaknesses in their last outing. On the defensive side, the Oilers have also faced challenges, but they are anticipated to improve against a Flyers offense that has scored five goals in two games. Edmonton is predicted to bounce back in this non-conference matchup, displaying strong performances on both ends of the ice to secure their first win. It is likely that they will win by at least two goals, making the puck line a favorable bet for better odds. Therefore, consider taking the Flyers and the puck line at -1.5 goals with odds of +115.

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