Little Caesars Arena is playing host to an intriguing clash as the Detroit Red Wings take the ice against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, and fans at home can witness this Eastern Conference matchup live on NBC Sports Network.
Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings Odds
Philadelphia (-230) is tabbed as the favorite over Detroit (+190), and the oddsmakers at PointsBet have set the Over/Under (O/U) at an even 6 goals. If you want to play this matchup’s total, you’ll be looking at odds of -105 for the over and -115 on the under.
Philadelphia is 28-24 straight up (SU) and has earned moneyline bettors 4.1 units this season. Through 52 regular season matches, 27 of its games have gone over the total, while 24 have gone under and just one has pushed. As the away team this season, the Flyers are 10-16 SU.
Philadelphia has converted on 19.7 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that’s right around league average. Its penalty kill is ranked 17th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 81.0 percent of all penalties.
For the team as a whole, Philadelphia has been sent to the penalty box 3.4 times per game this season, 3.0 per game over its last five matchups total, and 3.4 per game over its last five road outings. The team’s been forced to kill penalties just 7.5 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Averaging 22.1 saves per game with a .905 save percentage, Carter Hart (15-17-3) has been the top option in goal for Philadelphia this season. If Philadelphia decides to rest him, however, the team might turn to Brian Elliott (12-13-4 record, .901 save percentage, 2.94 goals against average).
The visiting Flyers have relied heavily on Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny this season. Couturier has 46 points on 13 goals and 33 assists, and has recorded two or more points 10 times. Konecny has 17 goals and 27 assists to his name (and has registered a point in 32 games).
Over on the other bench, Detroit is 12-41 straight up (SU) and has lost 22.1 units for moneyline bettors this year. 24 of its contests have gone under the total, while 23 have gone over and just six have pushed. This season, the team is 8-19 SU at home.
Detroit has converted on just 14.6 percent of its power play chances this season, a mark that’s ranked 31st in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 32nd overall, and it’s successfully killed off 73.0 percent of all penalties.
Detroit skaters have been called for penalties 3.6 times per game this season, and 4.2 per game over their last five home outings. The team’s been forced to defend opponent power plays 8.7 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Jonathan Bernier (26.2 saves per game) has been the top choice in the crease for Detroit. Bernier has 10 wins, 19 losses, and two OT losses to his name and has registered a fairly-weak .907 save percentage and 2.92 goals against average this season.
The home team offense will be led by Dylan Larkin (13 goals, 24 assists).
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Detroit Red Wings Betting Predictions
Prediction: SU Winner – Red Wings, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
The under has hit in three of Detroit’s last five outings.
The Red Wings are 6-13 in games where they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent and 8-29 when they serve fewer than 10 penalty minutes, in total.
Philadelphia (5-5 in shootouts) has significantly more experience this season in games decided by shootout. Detroit has participated in only a couple of shootouts this year, winning one and losing the other.
Detroit skaters have averaged 4.4 takeaways per game (ranked 32nd).
Philadelphia skaters have created 6.8 takeaways per game over its last five road games, right in line with its season average of 6.5 takeaways per game (ranked 26th in the NHL).
Philadelphia could have an advantage if it’s a tight one late. The team’s 14-10 in games decided by one goal, while Detroit is 6-10 in such games.
