Flyers vs Oilers Prediction 1/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 3rd at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 20-12-7 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Philadelphia cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals for the lopsided loss. The Flyers recorded 26 shots on goal, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Konecny, while Ersson stopped 21 out of 26 shots, which was an .808 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Canucks by a score of 6-3, but lost to the Kraken by a score of 4-1 before that. The Flyers have won three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 47 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 81.8% 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 14-6-3 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 20-15-6 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Edmonton cut the deficit to 2-1 late in the first period, but they allowed two goals in the second and two more in the third in the loss. The Oilers out shot Boston by a total of 36-29, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman and Roslovic, while Ingram stopped 23 out of 29 shots, which was a .793 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Jets by a score of 3-1, but lost to the Flames by a score of 3-2 before that. The Oilers have won three of their last five games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 46 points. Edmonton has scored 3.34 goals per game and they have allowed 3.32 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 79.0% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 24 goals and 46 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 20 goals and 37 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Calvin Pickard, who is 4-5-2 with a 3.70 goals against average and an .874 save percentage this season. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last eight games at Rogers Place following a home loss.
• The Flyers have lost five of their last six games at Rogers Place.
• The home team has covered the puck line in six of the last seven games between the Flyers and Oilers.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last five games against the Flyers following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Flyers’ last five road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Flyers’ last five road games against the Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last eight games as home favorites against the Flyers.
• Zach Hyman has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games at Rogers Place.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Travis Konecny has scored a goal in four of the Flyers’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Travis Konecny has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games as underdogs against the Oilers.

Flyers vs Oilers Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they have been very strong at home. The Oilers are 10-4-3 at home this year, while the Flyers are 9-7-3 on the road. Philadelphia has also lost two of their last three games and their power play has not been very good all season. The Flyers are the better defensive team and we know Edmonton has goaltending issues, but I trust the Edmonton offense at home, especially with the Flyers allowing five goals to Calgary and four to Seattle in recent games. Take the Oilers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Oilers -1.5