Vegas Golden Knights (25-9-3) vs Philadelphia Flyers (17-17-4)
Game Info: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00 pm (T-Mobile Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -200 / Philadelphia Flyers +165 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 2nd at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 17-17-4 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Philadelphia scored once in the first, twice in the second, and once in the third for the shutout win. The Flyers outshot San Jose by a total of 34-22, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Konecny, Poehling, Seeler, and Zamula, while Ersson and Kolosov combined for the shutout with 22 saves.
Prior to that win, the Flyers lost to Los Angeles by a score of 5-4 but did beat Anaheim by a score of 3-1 before that. Philadelphia has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are tied for sixth in the Metro standings with 38 points. Philadelphia has scored 3.05 goals per game and they have allowed 3.53 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 17 goals, 25 assists, and 92 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 12 goals, 17 assists, and 73 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 9-6-2 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .884 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 25-9-3 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Golden Knights outshot Montreal by a total of 29-22, won 41.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got their lone goal from Hanifin, while Hill stopped 19 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Golden Knights defeated the Flames by a score of 3-0 and the Sharks by a score of 6-3. Vegas has won six of their last seven games and they are currently leading the Pacific standings with 53 points. Vegas has scored 3.51 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 81% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 10 goals, 38 assists, and 110 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added eight goals, 22 assists, and 44 shots on goal this year. Adin Hill is 16-6-2 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Flyers
- The favorites have won each of the Flyers’ last 10 games.
- The Flyers have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games as home favorites following a loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last four road games following a road win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 13 Thursday night appearances.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at T-Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Sean Couturier has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Flyers as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.73).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T7th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.00%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.870).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.37).
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup after having their winning streak snapped last time out against Montreal, but they are still 15-4-0 at home this year. Philadelphia has been pretty inconsistent recently and they are just 9-8-3 on the road. The Flyers have had issues on defense this year, as they are allowing 3.53 goals against per game, and they have allowed 19 goals in their last three losses. I can’t trust this Philadelphia defense on the road against an elite home team, so give me the Golden Knights -1.5 here.