Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Flyers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 1/18/2025

The Philadelphia Flyers (20-20-6) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (26-16-6) on Saturday, January 18th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on NBCS. Both the Flyers and Devils will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 ET.

Flyers vs Devils

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The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers fell to 20-20-6 this season. Philadelphia’s defense struggled throughout, allowing goals in each period. The Flyers’ offense was shut out, and they failed to cover the puck line as underdogs.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. The Bruins scored their first goal at 6:32 in the first period, and added another in the second before sealing the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey dropped to 26-16-6 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached just 3.

All of Calgary’s goals came in the third period, with the first at 5:34. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers also had 15 giveaways, which hindered their ability to generate scoring opportunities.

They were unable to find the net in any period, and did not score on the power play or in any other situation. This marks the first time this season that the Flyers have been shut out.

Devils Offense Breakdown

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New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. They managed 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net, marking the first time this season they were held scoreless.

The Devils were plagued by 19 giveaways, and none of their players recorded a goal or an assist. They went without a goal in all three periods, including the third, where Calgary scored all three of their goals.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 6:32 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They allowed a third goal, an empty-netter, at 16:21 in the third period. Samuel Ersson recorded 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up the first goal at 5:34 in the 3rd, followed by another at 5:06 and an empty-netter at 3:15. New Jersey’s defense finished with 22 hits and 5 takeaways, while their goalie made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.

Flyers vs Devils Trends

  • In their last five road games, Philadelphia has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
  • Although New Jersey has a straight up record of 7-3 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 5-5. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Devils have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Flyers vs Devils Prediction

To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Devils is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -200, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Flyers to cover. Even if the Devils manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Flyers should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.


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