Philadelphia Flyers (24-26-7) vs Edmonton Oilers (34-17-4)
Game Info: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Wells Fargo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Philadelphia Flyers +164 / Edmonton Oilers -192 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 22nd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 34-17-4 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 4-2 in the second period, but they were able to erase that deficit, before allowing the game-winning goal late in the third. The Oilers were outshot by a total of 31-27, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl (2) and Perry (2), while Pickard stopped 17 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-3 and the Blues by a score of 3-2. Edmonton has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for first in the Pacific standings with 72 points. Edmonton has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 75.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 40 goals, 43 assists, and 187 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 22 goals, 49 assists, and 155 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 20-12-4 with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 24-26-7 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia was tied at one in the second period, but they scored the next two goals and were able to hang on for the win in the third. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 33-20, won 60% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Hathaway, Konecny, and Laughton, while Ersson stopped 31 out of 33 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-3 and the Hockey Club by a score of 3-2. Philadelphia has lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 55 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 22 goals, 39 assists, and 128 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 16 goals, 20 assists, and 115 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 16-10-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost eight of their last nine games at Wells Fargo Center following a home win.
- The Oilers have won each of their last four games against the Flyers following a loss.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games following a home win.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last five games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last five day games following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Oilers’ last 11 games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last 10 Saturday games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last seven Saturday games.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Matvei Michkov has scored a goal in three of the Flyers’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Travis Konecny ranks T1st in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last five games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as favorites.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games as favorites against the Flyers.
- Leon Draisaitl ranks 1st in the league for multi-point games (29) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.877).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.26).
- The Edmonton Oilers are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.75).
Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup looking to find some momentum to start the second half, as they had some struggles before the break. The Oilers are 16-7-2 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 13-13-1 at home. Philadelphia snapped a lengthy losing streak in their last game, but their goal-scoring has been awful over the last few weeks. Philadelphia has scored two goals or fewer in seven of their last ten games and their defense is allowing over 3.30 goals against per game this year. It does worry me that Edmonton is so far away from home and McDavid could come out sluggish, but I think the Oilers -1.5 is the only way to go.