There are eight games on the NHL schedule today, one of which sees the Philadelphia Flyers (26-19-6) host the Winnipeg Jets (30-13-5). The Flyers are third in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division and the Jets are third in the Central Division. Philadelphia beat the Jets 2-0 in Winnipeg earlier this season.
Jets vs Flyers Picks
- Pick 1: Jets -145
- Pick 2: Over 5.5 (-105)
Connor Hellebuyck (2.22 GAA, .923 save percentage), one of the NHL picks to win the Vezina Trophy, is the projected starting goaltending for the Jets. Samuel Ersson (2.53 GAA, .900 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for the Flyers. Let’s take a look at the Jets vs Flyers odds along with the NHL picks today for the game.
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers Odds
The Jets are betting favorites with -145 moneyline odds and NHL odds of -1.5 (+175) for the puck line. Philadelphia is a +125 moneyline underdog in the Jets vs Flyers odds with +1.5 (-225) puck line odds. The over/under is 5.5 according to BetUS.
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers Information
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers
Location of the game: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Thursday, February 8 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and TSN3 (Canada)
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Information
Jets Struggling at the Wrong Time
Winnipeg’s strength all season has been their defense and goaltending. The team ranks first in NHL stats, surrendering only 2.31 goals per game. They’re a middle-of-the-pack team offensively, ranking 16th in goals (3.08) and shots (30.7). Mark Scheifele leads the team in NHL player stats with 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 42 games. Nikolaj Ehlers is second with 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists). The Jets recently acquired Sean Monahan, who also has 35 points (13 goals, 22 assists), from the Montreal Canadiens to boost their offense.
Although the Jets are seemingly loading up for a Stanley Cup run, they’ve struggled as of late, losing four NHL scores in a row and only scoring three goals in those losses. In fact, they have just 11 goals in their last eight games, which is a big concern for the team in the Jets vs Flyers odds. The Winnipeg Jets are 14-6-3 on the road, but are 2-4-1 in their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Brendan Dillon is out for the Jets as the defenseman is serving the first game of a three-game suspension.
Flyers Looking to Stay in Metro Playoff Race
The Philadelphia Flyers weren’t expected to contend for a spot in the NHL playoffs, but they’ve performed well for head coach John Tortorella, who has the team playing a more structured and disciplined game. Although they’re T25th in goals per game (2.84) and have the second-worst power-play in the league (13.2 percent), Philadelphia is 11th in goals allowed (2.88) and has the league’s second-best penalty kill (85.4).
The Flyers are 5-5 in their last 10 games and coming off of a big 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday, ending a five-game losing streak in which they’ve been outscored 25-12. Travis Konecny leads the Philadelphia Flyers roster with 43 points (23 goals, 20 assists) and Joel Farabee is second with 41 points (17 goals, 24 assists).
Winnipeg Jets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Picks
Winnipeg should be desperate to halt its four-game losing streak and play well on the road, which is a big reason why they’re favored in the Jets vs Flyers odds. Considering the Flyers have allowed 26 goals in their last six games, the over is a solid pick as well, especially at 5.5 in the scores and odds.
- Pick 1: Jets -145
- Pick 2: Over 5.5 (-105)
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