New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers in a divisional match on Saturday evening. The Devils recently suffered a road loss to the Maple Leafs,
Game outlook
The New Jersey Devils will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers in a divisional match on Saturday evening. The Devils recently suffered a road loss to the Maple Leafs, while the Flyers were defeated on the road by the Rangers. The Devils currently lead the season series 2-1. Philadelphia is the favored team with opening odds of -120, which have not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Devils +100 | Flyers -120
Spread: Devils +1.5 (-245) | Flyers -1.5 (+200)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 55%.
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are wrapping up a disappointing season after high expectations following their success last year. Despite recent struggles, the team showed promise with a win against the Maple Leafs after a tough loss. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes have been standout players, but injuries to key players like Hughes and Dougie Hamilton have impacted their performance. The Devils will likely rely on Jake Allen in goal, with Kaapo Kahkonen as a backup. Looking at their stats, New Jersey ranks 10th in goals per game but 28th in goals allowed. Overall, they have a power ranking of 24 and a record of 38-37-5 for the season.
Philadelphia Flyers Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers are currently vying for the last wildcard spot in the conference after hitting a rough patch in their season. Despite recent struggles, the team rebounded with a surprising win against the Rangers, putting them one point out of the wildcard position. Travis Konecny has been a standout player, with 67 points on the season, while defenseman Travis Sanheim leads the team in ice time. Cam York has also been a key player on the blue line, contributing 30 points. Goalie Samuel Ersson has seen some shaky performances recently, prompting the team to give rookie goalie Ivan Fedotov some starts. The Flyers have a power ranking of 30 and rank 25th in offense and 22nd in defense, with an overall record of 3-7. They have had a mixed record against the New Jersey Devils in their recent matchups. Be sure to take advantage of the best betting offers available from online sportsbooks for Flyers games.