Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction 12/14/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 14th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 16-9-5 this season after they lost to Carolina in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Philadelphia led 2-0 after the first period, but they needed a goal late in the third to tie the game, before losing in a shootout. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 21-18, won 56.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Brink, Grundstrom, and Zegras, while Ersson stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Flyers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 37 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 12 goals and 18 assists, while Travis Konecny has added eight goals and 18 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 11-5-2 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 20-9-2 this year after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 4-3 in a shootout. Carolina trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored twice in the second and once in the third, before getting the win in a shootout. The Hurricanes recorded 21 shots on goal, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Ehlers, Jarvis, and Nikishin, while Kochetkov stopped 15 out of 18 shots, which was an .833 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-1. The Hurricanes have won four of their last five games and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 42 points. Carolina has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Seth Jarvis has led Carolina with 18 goals and eight assists, while Sebastian Aho has added nine goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 10-1-0 with a 2.07 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven games against the Flyers.
• The Flyers have lost each of their last nine Sunday road games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 18 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Flyers have lost the second period in five of their last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents when trailing after the first period.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Flyers have won each of their last three games as road underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last three games as home favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games at Lenovo Center following a road win.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Flyers have won the second period in five of their last six games following a shootout win.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Flyers’ last nine games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Three of the last four night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last nine games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games following an overtime win.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Lenovo Center.
• Seth Jarvis has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Hurricanes as favorites against the Flyers.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Lenovo Center.
• Seth Jarvis has scored the last goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games against the Flyers at Lenovo Center.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Travis Sanheim has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers’ last four night games.
• Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Carolina was able to get the win over Philadelphia on Saturday in a shootout and they will look for their fourth win in a row here. The Hurricanes are 10-5-1 at home this year, while the Flyers are 6-4-1 on the road. Philadelphia has dropped three of their last four, but their last two have been in overtime or a shootout. We saw seven goals in last night’s meeting between these teams and the Hurricanes have scored at least four goals in three of their last five, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 5.5