Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 11, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) prepares for a face-off during the second period of the game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Natalie Reid-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Philadelphia Flyers
Pittsburgh Penguins
Team Records
22-16-8
22-14-10
Where
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
When
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN
The Philadelphia Flyers and the Pittsburgh Penguins meet Thursday in NHL action from the PPG Paints Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins prediction.
Philadelphia Flyers Recap
The Philadelphia Flyers come into this game looking to shake off a 5-2 loss to Buffalo in their last game to sit at 22-15-8 this season. After this game, Philadelphia will head on the road for a game against the Rangers.
Flyers Lose 4th In A Row
Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 42 points coming on 18 goals and 24 assists while Travis Konecny has 39 points with 14 goals and 25 assists. Sean Couturier has 24 points with 5 goals and 19 assists while Christian Dvorak has 29 points with 10 goals and 19 assists. Owen Tippett has 28 points with 15 goals and 13 assists and Noah Cates has 25 points with 10 goals and 15 assists. Dan Vladar has gone 16-7-4 with a 2.46 GAA and a .905 save percentage in goal for Philadelphia while Samuel Ersson is 6-7-4 with a 3.32 GAA and an .855 save percentage this season. Aleksei Kolosov’s also gone 0-1 with a 1.62 GAA and a .929 save percentage as well this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Recap
The Pittsburgh Penguins come into this game looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss at the hands of Tampa Bay last time out to sit at 21-14-10 this season. After this game, Pittsburgh will take on Columbus at home.
Penguins Lose 3 Straight
Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh in scoring with 49 points including a team-high 24 goals and 25 assists while Evgeni Malkin has 32 points with 10 goals and 22 assists. Anthony Mantha has 29 points with 14 goals and 15 assists. Erik Karlsson has 29 assists while Bryan Rust has 36 points with 16 goals and 20 assists. Arturs Silovs has gone 8-6-7 with a 3.06 GAA and an .892 save percentage in goal for the Penguins so far this season while Stuart Skinner is 3-4 with a 2.34 GAA and an .899 save percentage this year. Sergei Murashov is 1-1-2 with a 2.56 GAA and an .897 save percentage in goal for Pittsburgh this season.
Philadelphia Flyers @ Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends: January 15, 2026
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
The Flyers have lost each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Penguins have won seven of their last eight home games against the Flyers.
The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The favorites have won the second period in each of the Flyers’ last eight games.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
The Flyers have won each of their last six night games following a road loss.
The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in 14 of their last 15 games as favorites following a shootout loss.
The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last seven night games following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
Seven of the Penguins’ last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the Flyers’ last four road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last nine games after coming off overtime.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Flyers’ last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
Rickard Rakell has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Penguins as favorites against the Flyers.
Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 11 home appearances against the Flyers.
Sidney Crosby has scored three goals against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Penguins.
Noah Juulsen has recorded eight hits against the Penguins this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (27.87%).
The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.71%).
The Philadelphia Flyers rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.50%).
The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
I’m on the Penguins in this one. Both teams are struggling, but I far more trust the Penguins defensively right now compared to the Flyers who can’t keep the puck out of the next. A rivalry game is always an interesting watch, but I think Pittsburgh gets it done here. Give me the Penguins.
