| MATCHUP | Philadelphia Flyers | Detroit Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 40-26-12 | 40-29-9 |
| Spread | +1.5 -238 | -1.5 195 |
| Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI | |
| When | Thursday, April 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Detroit Red Wings Preview
The Red Wings have 89 points this season with a 40-29-9 record, and are 39-39 ATS and 36-38 in over/under. They have a 20-15-4 home record and a 20-14-5 road record and are sitting 6th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-4 home shootout loss to the Blue Jackets, and their previous three games were a 4-5 home loss to the Wild, a 1-4 road loss to the Rangers, and a 4-2 road win over the Flyers.
Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 2.90 goals per game and are scoring 22.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 77.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Alex DeBrincat leads the Red Wings with 82 points and 39 goals, while Lucas Raymond leads the team in assists with 48. John Gibson is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 28-20-4 record, with 2.63 GAA and .904 SV%. Cam Talbot is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-5 record, with 3.09 GAA and .888 SV%.
Philadelphia Flyers Preview
The Flyers have 92 points this season with a 40-26-12 record, and are 49-29 ATS and 38-38 in over/under. They have a 18-13-8 home record and a 22-13-4 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 5-1 road win over the Devils, and their previous three games were a 2-1 home overtime win over the Bruins, a 4-1 road win over the Islanders, and a 2-4 home loss to the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Flyers are averaging 2.87 goals per game and are scoring 15.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 78.2% of their opponent’s power plays.
Travis Konecny leads the Flyers with 66 points and 27 goals, while Trevor Zegras leads the team in assists with 40. Dan Vladar is the starting goalie for the Flyers, and he has a 27-13-7 record, with 2.40 GAA and .907 SV%. Samuel Ersson is the backup goalie and he has a 13-11-5 record, with 3.15 GAA and .867 SV%.
Philadelphia Flyers @ Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends: April 9, 2026
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won each of their last four night games following a shootout loss.
- The Flyers have lost eight of their last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against the Flyers.
- The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last six games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Flyers have won 10 of their last 11 games as road underdogs.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 19 games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last six home games following a shootout loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flyers’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last 10 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games following a shootout loss.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in eight of the Red Wings’ last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Red Wings’ last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored three goals against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Flyers as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Matvei Michkov has recorded at least one assist in six of the Flyers’ last seven road games.
- Trevor Zegras ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.59).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (15.56%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.92).
Flyers vs Red Wings Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season with each one winning on the road. The Red Wings won 4-2 in Philly and the Flyers 5-3 in Detroit.
In this Flyers vs Red Wings Prediction, the Red Wings are coming as -125 home favorites. Both teams are fighting for a playoff spot but the Red Wings have been struggling in the worst possible time, as they are 2-7 in their last 9 games. On the flip side, the Flyers are 6-2 in their last 8 and with both teams in need of the win, I will take the hotter team for plus money. Take the Flyers on the moneyline in this one, as they have already won once before in Detroit this season.