Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 23rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Colorado Avalanche Preview

The Avalanche have 77 points this season with a 34-5-9 record, and are 26-22 ATS and 22-26 in over/under. They have a 20-1-4 home record and a 14-4-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home shootout loss to the Ducks, and their previous three games were a 5-2 home win over the Capitals, a 7-3 home loss to the Predators, and a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 3.96 goals per game and are scoring 16.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.27 goals per game and are killing 85.0% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 85 points, also leading the team in assists with 47, while leading the team in goals with 38. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 20-3-5 record, with 2.14 GAA and .918 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 13-2-1 record, with 2.26 GAA and .917 SV%.

Philadelphia Flyers Preview

The Flyers have 55 points this season with a 23-17-9 record, and are 29-20 ATS and 28-20 in over/under. They have a 12-8-5 home record and a 11-9-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-4 road overtime loss to the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a 2-1 road win over the Golden Knights, a 6-3 home loss to the Rangers, and a 6-3 road loss to the Penguins.

Offensively, the Flyers are averaging 2.90 goals per game and are scoring 15.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.10 goals per game and are killing 77.7% of their opponent’s power plays.

Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 46 points and 27 assists, while leading the team in goals with 19. Dan Vladar is the starting goalie for the Flyers, and he has a 16-7-4 record, with 2.46 GAA and .905 SV%. Samuel Ersson is the backup goalie and he has a 7-8-5 record, with 3.38 GAA and .858 SV%.

Philadelphia Flyers @ Colorado Avalanche Betting Trends: January 23, 2026

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight games.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games.
• The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win

• The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The road team has won four of the last five games between the Flyers and Avalanche.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games.
• The Flyers have won the second period in four of their last five road games against Central Division opponents when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last four home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Flyers’ last seven road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 11 of the Avalanche’s last 12 games after coming off overtime.

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in five of the Avalanche’s last six night games at Ball Arena.
• Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in 15 of the Avalanche’s last 16 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nathan MacKinnon ranks T1st in the league for Points (85) this season.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Christian Dvorak has scored at least one goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Jamie Drysdale has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flyers’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
• Nikita Grebenkin has recorded two blocks against the Avalanche this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.96).
• The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.27).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.49%).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 31st in the league in save percentage this season (.884).

Flyers vs Avalanche Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Avalanche won 3-2 on the road and are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Flyers.   

In this Flyers vs Avalanche Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -299 home favorites. The Avalanche have been the best team in hockey this season but have been struggling lately, as they are 1-3 in their last 4 games. The Flyers are also coming into this matchup in terrible form, with a 1-7 record in their last 8 games and they don’t stand a chance in Colorado. This is the perfect bounce-back spot for the Avalanche as they face a struggling inferior team at their home court. Take the Avalanche on the puckline in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Colorado Avalanche -1.5