The Philadelphia Flyers will head to Anaheim to take on the Ducks in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. eastern from the Honda Center.
The Flyers won back-to-back games to end 2022 for the first time since November 5th and 8th when they beat the Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues. The Anaheim Ducks did not finish the year so well, instead lost four of their last five and are now tied for the second-worst point total in the league.
Before making our NHL picks today, let’s look at the NHL odds and the NHL stats to help us make our Flyers vs. Ducks prediction.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Anaheim Ducks Game Infor and Analysis
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Anaheim Ducks Odds
The Philadelphia Flyers’ odds for the moneyline make them the favorite tonight with -115 odds. The Ducks are at -105 to win the game outright.
The total number of goals for the game is set at six. The odds for the over are set at -115, and the under is at -105.
The Flyers have a spread of -1½ with odds at +220. The Ducks are at +1½ with odds at -260
Matchup Info
When: Monday, January 2nd, 2023, 10:00 p.m. eastern
Where: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center
How to Watch: NHLPP/ESPN+
Philadelphia Flyers Performance Recap and Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers are having another season to forget about. While they do not find themselves as low as the Ducks in the NHL standings, they are still in second to last place in the Metropolitan Division.
The offense for the Flyers is in the bottom five of the league, scoring 2.65 goals per game. In their last five games, the Flyers averaged 4.2 goals per game. They have to keep this pace if they want to be competative throughout the rest of the season.
Their goaltending and defense are a little better, giving up 3.32 goals per game which is 21st in the NHL. In their last five games, the defense and goaltending were giving up 3.4 goals per game on average.
Key Injuries
A key player on the NHL injury report for the Flyers is goaltender Carter Hart. While Hart was not having the greatest season, he was their main goaltender. Replacing that trust is tough on a team, especially a struggling team.
Betting Trends to Know
In their last ten games, the Flyers have been moneyline winners four times. The Flyers have been over the total goals six times in those same ten games. The Flyers’ best betting stat is that they are 23-14 against the spread.
The player to watch for the Flyers is Trave Konecny. His NHL player stats show he leads the team with 35 total points and has recorded at least a single point in eight of their last ten games.
If a bettor had bet on the Flyers’ moneyline for their last ten games, the bettor would have only won the bet three times. The Flyers exceeded the total goals in five of their last ten games. On the season, the Ducks are 15-22 against the spread.
Anaheim Ducks Performance Recap and Analysis
Finding many positive things to say about the Anaheim Ducks hockey team is tough. They are one of the worst teams in all of hockey; it is safe to say that there are not many games where they are filling up NHL picks for teams.
The Ducks’ offense is second to last in the league, averaging 2.27 goals per game. In their last five games, the Ducks averaged 1.6 goals per game.
While their offense is almost the worst, their goaltending and defense are the worst. According to the stats, the Anaheim Ducks’ stats for goals-against average is 4.11 goals per game. They are the worst team in all of hockey.
Key Injuries
The one good thing going for the Ducks is their lack of injuries. While they have a few players listed on their injury report, they are not the top players in their position.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Anaheim Ducks Betting Picks
While it is safe to assume this will be one of the NHL matchups that are low on the list for people to watch. Looking at the NHL schedule today, they may get a few viewers toward the end of regulation. Neither team is very good, making a Flyers vs. Ducks prediction difficult.
If betting on the moneyline, the Flyers have to be the pick for the game. They have had the most success as of late, and their offense seems to be clicking.
If a bettor is betting total goals, the best bet will be under. While the Flyers are playing solid hockey of late, the Ducks’ are playing that much worst and will struggle to contribute.
The last Flyers vs. Ducks prediction is the Flyers -1½. While this is the lowest in confidence among the bets listed, the Flyers should not have a problem scoring on the Ducks.
Flyers vs. Ducks Score Prediction: 4-1 Flyers
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