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Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Monday NHL action. Philadelphia rides a three-game winning streak after a successful road trip, while Pittsburgh looks to rebound from a lopsided loss to Toronto. Bettors must weigh the Flyers’ defensive form and home advantage against the Penguins’ veteran scoring depth.
Line Movement and Odds
- Penguins Puck Line: +1.5 (-207)
- Flyers Puck Line: -1.5 (+169)
- Penguins MoneyLine: +124
- Flyers MoneyLine: -146
- Total: 6.0 (Over -102, Under -119)
Philadelphia opened as favorites given their 14-7-3 record and current momentum. See full NHL odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Pittsburgh Penguins Outlook
Pittsburgh fell 7-2 to Toronto despite Sidney Crosby’s goal and assist. Crosby leads with 27 points (16 goals, 11 assists) in 24 games. The Penguins rank strong in resilience, with three shutout wins this season, and have hit the puckline in 77.8% of games. Depth from Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin adds offensive balance, but defensive lapses remain a concern.
Philadelphia Flyers Outlook
Philadelphia topped New Jersey 5-3 behind Owen Tippett and Matvei Michkov, who each scored twice. Dan Vladar made 29 saves, improving to 10-4-1 with a 2.43 GAA. Trevor Zegras leads with 24 points, while Tippett adds 17. The Flyers rank strong in division play (5-1) and excel in faceoffs, helping control tempo. Their aggressive style and home edge fuel confidence.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
Penguins’ veteran scoring vs Flyers’ defensive depth. Pittsburgh must lean on Crosby and Malkin to generate offense, while Philadelphia needs Vladar’s consistency and Zegras’ playmaking. Special teams and turnovers will dictate outcomes.
Injuries / Availability
Pittsburgh lists Noel Acciari, Justin Brazeau, Filip Hallander, Tanner Howe, Caleb Jones, Emil Pieniniemi, Rickard Rakell, and Jack St. Ivany out. For full player status, check the Penguins injury report.
Philadelphia lists Oliver Bonk and Rasmus Ristolainen out. See the Flyers injury report for latest updates.
Environment
Xfinity Mobile Arena provides Philadelphia a strong home edge as they open a six-game homestand. The Flyers return energized after a successful road trip, while Pittsburgh begins a three-game road swing. Expect home crowd momentum to boost Philadelphia, with travel fatigue potentially impacting the Penguins.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Flyers 4, Penguins 3
- Flyers MoneyLine (-146) → Best Bet. Philadelphia’s defense and goaltending suggest they win straight up.
- Over 6.0 (-102) → Total. Our model projects 7 goals, leaning over given both teams’ offensive profiles.
Philadelphia’s balance should secure the win, while Pittsburgh’s veterans keep it close. Expect the Flyers to edge out with the total trending over.
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