The Philadelphia Flyers (14-13-4) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (12-14-4) on Wednesday, December 18th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on TNT. The Red Wings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flyers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Flyers vs Red Wings

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers’ record now stands at 14-13-4. Philadelphia’s defense struggled, allowing goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark. The Flyers, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit improved to 12-14-4 with a 2-1 road win over the Sabres. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that number.

After giving up a goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Dylan Larkin scored both, bringing the game to a 1-1 tie at 12:11 in the second period. Larkin’s second goal came at 5:22 in the period, putting Detroit ahead for good.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Flyers were shut out, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. They recorded 15 giveaways, which contributed to their offensive struggles.

Philadelphia was held scoreless through all three periods, marking their 4th shutout loss of the season. The game ended in a 3-0 defeat to the Bruins.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period but came alive in the second, with Dylan Larkin netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin’s goals came on power plays, as the Red Wings recorded 15 giveaways and managed 23 shots on goal.

Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist on the second. Lucas Raymond also contributed with his 10th assist of the season.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the 1st period and another at 11:23 in the 2nd. They also conceded an empty-netter late in the 3rd. The defense finished with 5 takeaways, 30 hits, and 19 blocks, while Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.

Detroit Team Defense

Defensively, the Red Wings had a strong performance against the Sabres, allowing just one goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period. Goalie Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The defense also contributed with 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks.

Flyers vs Red Wings Trends

• Philadelphia has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
• Detroit has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.
• The Red Wings have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 3-7.

Flyers vs Red Wings Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Red Wings to pick up on a win over the Flyers at home. With the moneyline sitting at -115, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Red Wings to win and cover. Watch for the Red Wings to win this game by multiple goals over the Flyers.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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