New Jersey Devils (28-18-6) vs Philadelphia Flyers (23-22-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Prudential Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -192 / Philadelphia Flyers +160 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 29th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 23-22-6 this season after they defeated New Jersey by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Philadelphia had their lead cut from 3-0 to 3-2 in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to pull away for the win. The Flyers recorded 26 shots on goal, won 62% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Brink, Farabee, Hathaway, and Laughton, while Ersson stopped 31 out of 33 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-1 and the Rangers by a score of 6-1. Philadelphia has won four of their last six games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Metro standings with 52 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 37 assists, and 118 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 103 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 15-8-2 with a 2.77 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year. The Flyers will meet the Islanders, Avs, and Utah after this game.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 28-18-6 this year after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 4-2 in their last game. New Jersey had issues generating scoring chances in the first 38 minutes of the game, but they scored a goal late in the second and late in the third, before allowing an empty net goal in the loss. The Devils recorded 33 shots on goal, won 38% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Meier and Hamilton, while Allen stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Devils defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-3 and the Bruins by a score of 5-1. New Jersey has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 62 points. New Jersey has scored 3.06 goals per game and they have allowed 2.54 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Hughes has led New Jersey with 19 goals, 39 assists, and 193 shots on goal, while Jesper Bratt has added 16 goals, 40 assists, and 121 shots on goal. Jake Allen is 7-9-1 with a 2.70 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Devils will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost six of their last seven road games following a win.
- The Devils have won five of their last six night games at Prudential Center.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games following a win.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Devils’ last three games.
- The Devils have won the second period in five of their last six night games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Devils’ last nine games as favorites following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Flyers’ last five games at Prudential Center following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last eight night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 25 of the Devils’ last 33 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Devils’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Prudential Center.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Devils’ last 11 games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Prudential Center.
- Nico Hischier has scored a goal in four of the Devils’ last five night games at Prudential Center.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flyers’ last six games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against the Devils.
Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup after beating the Devils last time out, but they have lost two of their last three games and they are on the road here. The Flyers are 11-11-5 on the road this year, while the Devils are 14-8-4 at home. New Jersey has won two of their last three games, but they have not played well over the last three weeks. The Devils have been very low-scoring in recent games, but their defense has been strong and I don’t trust the Philadelphia defense on the road. Take the Devils -1.5 here.