Keep reading to see our Red Wings vs Flyers NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Red Wings have a road matchup with Philadelphia at 11-13-4.
- In terms of giveaways, the Red Wings are currently 29th in the league.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Flyers welcome the Red Wings with a 13-12-4 record.
- Philadelphia are currently 14th in assists this season..
- The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Red Wings vs Flyers Preview
Betting on today's Red Wings and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Flyers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Red Wings.
Red Wings vs. Flyers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers
- Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
- Date: Thursday, December 12th
- Betting Odds PHI -1.5, DET +120 | PHI -143 O/U 6
Red Wings Preview: Taking a Look at the Red Wings Chances on the Road
Detroit improved to 11-13-4 with a 2-1 road win over the Sabres. The Red Wings trailed early, but Dylan Larkin’s two goals in the second period turned things around. Detroit entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.
All of Detroit’s scoring came in the second period, after the Sabres took the lead with a short-handed goal in the first. Larkin’s goals were both on the power play.
Dylan Larkin provided all of Detroit's offense in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, netting both of his goals on power plays. Larkin now has 7 goals for the season. His first goal came 7:49 into the second period, followed by another at the 14:38 mark.
Detroit took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Alex DeBrincat picked up his 4th assist of the season, while Lucas Raymond added his 10th. Patrick Kane also contributed with his 6th assist.
Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period but held Buffalo scoreless the rest of the way. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Flyers Preview: Does Philadelphia Stand a Chance at Home?
After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers now sit at 13-12-4. Philadelphia was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached just 3.
All of Boston’s goals came in regulation, with the last one being an empty-netter. The Flyers struggled offensively, managing only 20 shots on goal.
Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers had 15 giveaways in the game.
Philadelphia was held scoreless in all three periods, with no power play or shorthanded goals. The Flyers didn’t record any assists, as they were blanked for the first time this season.
Philadelphia's defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second, with both goals coming at even strength. The Bruins added a third on an empty netter late in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Flyers' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.
Red Wings vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Detroit has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
- In their last five games at home, the Flyers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Flyers have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 8-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Detroit has an puck line mark of 2-8 while going 6-4 straight up.
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