Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 1/18/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 18th at the Prudential Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Flyers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent betting trends in games played between Philadelphia and New Jersey

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Flyers and Devils. 

Flyers Look for Second Straight Win

The Flyers in the last game faced off against the New York Islanders they were able to secure the 5-3 victory. Travis Konecny had a strong game finishing with three assists. Sean Couturier also had quite the game finishing with one goal and one assist. Samuel Errson was in goal and he saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they didn’t play as well though, and they ended up losing 3-2. Three games ago against the Philadelphia Flyers they were able to secure a 4-3 victory. 

The Flyers are averaging 3.04 goals while their defense is giving up 3.41 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. They are giving up only 26.61 shots per game which is 6th in the league. Travis Konecny has scored 20 goals and added 23 assists so far this season. There are 10 different players that have put up 20 points. Getting the start in goal for the Flyers will be Samuel Ersson who sits with a 12-7-2 record and is giving up 2.87 goals per game. 

Devils Are Struggling

The Devils are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Florida Panthers they lost 2-1 and in the last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs they lost 4-3 in overtime. Jack Hughes had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. The offense was good it was just the defense that really let them down. 

The Devils on the season are averaging 3.11 goals while their defense is giving up 2.53 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. They are averaging 29.7 shots per game which is 8th best in the league. They are facing 25.91 shots per game which is 3rd in the league. Jack Hughes has scored 18 goals and added 37 assists so far this season. Jacob Markstrom is expected to be in goal for the Devils and he sits with a 21-8-5 record and is giving up 2.20 goals per game. 

Why the Devils Will Beat the Flyers

• The Devils have won six of their last seven games at Prudential Center.
• The Flyers have lost five of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have lost the first period in four of their last five games as underdogs.

Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

These offenses are similar but the big difference is with the defense and that’s exactly where the Devils are going to find success. The Devils’ defense is giving up 2.53 goals per game and their defense is going to really struggle here. The Flyers are going to get the offense out to a fast start and that is going to be the difference here as New Jersey will get the job done. Back the Devils on the money line to cash here.