Ducks vs Flyers Prediction 1/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 6th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 21-18-3 this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Anaheim cut the deficit from 5-1 to 5-4, but they allowed two empty net goals to seal the loss. The Ducks out shot Washington by a total of 45-29, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Killorn, Kreider, Sennecke, and Trouba, while Mrazek stopped 19 out of 24 shots, which was a .792 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Wild by a score of 5-2 and the Lightning by a score of 4-3. The Ducks have lost six games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 45 points. Anaheim has scored 3.29 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 75.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 17 goals and 25 assists, while Troy Terry has added 13 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 13-10-2 with a 3.22 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 21-12-7 this season after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Philadelphia had their lead cut from 3-0 to 3-2, but they scored the only two goals in the third to pull away with the win. The Flyers out shot Edmonton by a total of 29-24, won 59.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Barkey, Brink, Tippett, Sanheim, and Seeler, while Vladar stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Flames by a score of 5-1, but did beat the Canucks by a score of 6-3 before that. The Flyers have alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 49 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 15 goals and 24 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 13 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 15-6-3 with a 2.39 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. 

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Ducks have lost eight of their last nine games.
• The Flyers have won each of their last four night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when trailing after the second period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Flyers have lost each of their last four games following a road win.
• The road team has won three of the Ducks’ last four games.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Ducks have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Flyers when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Ducks’ last eight night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Flyers’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last seven road games against the Flyers.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last seven games as favorites against the Ducks.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in nine of the Flyers’ last 10 games as home favorites.
• Carl Grundstrom has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Mikael Granlund has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Ryan Strome has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last nine road appearances against the Flyers.

Ducks vs Flyers Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup looking to snap their six game losing streak, but they are on a back to back and on the road for this one. The Ducks are 9-10-2 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 11-5-4 at home. Philadelphia hasn’t been very consistent over the last two weeks, but they have scored at least five goals in two of their last three games. The Flyers have gone over 6.5 goals in two of their last three, while the Ducks have gone over 6.5 goals in five straight. Take the over once again here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5