Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction NHL Picks 1/7/25

In this article we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 7th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 26-13-2 this year after they defeated the Flyers in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Toronto led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed the Flyers to tie the game in the second, before scoring 2:25 into overtime for the win. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 32-25, won 67.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Knies, Ekman-Larsson, and Rielly, while Hildeby stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Maple Leafs defeated the Bruins by a score of 6-4 and the Islanders by a score of 2-1. Toronto has won four games in a row and they are currently leading the Atlantic standings with 54 points. Toronto has scored 3.15 goals per game and they have allowed 2.76 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with 14 goals, 42 assists, and 100 shots on goal, while William Nylander has added 23 goals, 20 assists, and 138 shots on goal. Joseph Woll is 13-6-0 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this season. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 17-18-5 this season after they lost to Toronto by a score of 3-2 in overtime. Philadelphia scored early in the first to take a 1-0 lead and they scored halfway through the second to tie the game at two, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the loss. The Flyers recorded 32 shots on goal, won 32.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Foerster and Laughton, while Fedotov stopped 22 out of 25 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Flyers lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 4-0 before that. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and seven of their last ten, and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 39 points. Philadelphia has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.55 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 18 goals, 25 assists, and 99 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 12 goals, 17 assists, and 75 shots on goal this year. Ivan Fedotov is 4-4-2 with a 3.42 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this season. 

Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Flyers

• The Maple Leafs have won each of their last seven games against the Flyers following a win.
• The Flyers have lost each of their last four night games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The road team has covered the puck line in four of the Flyers’ last five games.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games at Wells Fargo Center.
• The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last four night games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Maple Leafs’ last six games at Wells Fargo Center following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight night games between the Maple Leafs and Flyers at Wells Fargo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last six games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a losing streak.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Noah Cates has recorded at least one point in each of the Flyers’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Tyson Foerster has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as underdogs.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• Auston Matthews has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Maple Leafs as favorites against the Flyers.
• Auston Matthews has scored a goal in each of his last three road appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances against the Flyers.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction 

Toronto comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row, but they will be on the road for this game. The Maple Leafs are 9-6-2 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 8-9-1 at home. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and they are allowing over 3.50 goals against per game this year. I know it’s never easy to sweep a back to back, but this Toronto team is playing some excellent hockey right now. Take the Leafs to get another win.