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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Oilers vs. Flyers NHL Odds
Looking for Edmonton Oilers Vs. Philadelphia Flyers free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Oilers taking on the Flyers on Thursday February 9th at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey games all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions like this Oilers Flyers matchup.
NHL Hockey Handicapping – Oilers vs. Philadelphia
(29-18-4) Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers (21-22-9)
Date: Thursday February 9th – Oilers vs. Philadelphia
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
Hockey NHL Moneyline Odds: Oilers -188 Flyers +145 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Oilers -1.5 +120 Flyers +1.5 -167
Today’s NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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After their first meeting of this season, The Oilers are looking to continue their success against Philly, as they shut them out by a 3-0 score. Important to note, earlier last season Philly did beat them by a 5-3 margin.
Edmonton Oilers
To start for the road team, they’re currently the best offense in the league, however they are travelling east. With that being said, Edmonton’s been dominant on the road, as this squads posting a 16-7-1 record away from Rogers Arena.
Offense
Splendidly, Edmonton’s getting off a 33.0 shots, which are resulting in a monstrous 3.8 goals per outing. Impressively, the former ranks 8th, while the latter ranks 1st.
To add to this, The Oilers are ranked very first on the powerplay. They’ve managed this by scoring on a dumbfounding 31.8% of their chances.
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Defense
Lamentably, Edmonton is permitting 3.2 goals(20th), on 31.9 shots against per game(21st).
Continuing on, they’re unfortunately allowing opposing teams to score on 24.3% of their powerplays.(23rd)
Goaltending
Newer goaltender Stuart Skinner(13-10-3) is slated in to take on the leagues number one offense. By the numbers, he’s posting a respectable 2.92 GAA, combined with a 0.914 SV%.
Injury Report
- Ryan Murray – IR – Back
- Kailer Yamamoto – IR – Upper Body
Philadelphia Flyers
After losing at home to The Islanders to begin the week, The Flyers now welcome a nightmare of a team to deal with. Over and above this, they’ve now lost 5 out of their last 7 games, but spectacularly shut out Winnipeg in one of these wins.
Offense
Unfortunately, The Flyers are scoring just 2.8 goals(27th), on a measly 30.0 shots on any given night.(23rd)
Additionally, Philadelphia’s powerplay is sadly ranked 30th, brought to fruition by scoring on a tiny 15.8% of their opportunities.
Defense
Splendidly, they’re permitting a worrisome 3.1 goals, on just 31.7 shots against on average. Therefore, both stats unsurprisingly rank 18th in the NHL.
Furthermore, The Flyers also own the 18th ranked penalty killing efficacy, by dragging a 77.1 PK%.
Goaltending
Finishing off for the home team, Carter Hart is poised to take on The Blues, carrying a 15-15-8 record. Moreover, Connor’s posting a 2.86 GAA, and a 0.911 SV% to boot.
Injury Report
- Zack MacEwen – IR – Jaw
- Sean Couturier – IR – Back
- Cam Atkinson – IR – Neck
- Ryan Ellis – IR – Pelvis
- Tanner Laczynski – IR – Lower Body
Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL Betting Trends:
- Grandly, Edmonton is 5-0 SU in their last 5 road games.
- Also, the total has gone UNDER in 3 of Edmonton’s last 5 games.
- Woefully, Philadelphia is 0-4 SU in their last 4 home games.
- To continue, the total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 10 home games.
- Regrettably, Edmonton is 2-6 SU in their last 8 trips to Philadelphia.
- To finish, the total has gone UNDER in 9 of the last 14 games these teams have played in Philadelphia. (One push)
Free Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL Prediction
After analyzing this cross-conference matchup, two things fly off the page, and that’s the amazing oilers offense, and the terrible Philly defense. Therefore, we are strongly siding with the road dog, unfortunately there’s a ton of juice to pay on the moneyline though.
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In conclusion, were taking Edmonton by puckline for positive odds, and avoiding the juice on the moneyline in the process.
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