Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Flyers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 22nd.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:

• Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Flyers winning this game by a score of 4-2.
• We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+161)
• The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Oilers Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?

Edmonton improved to 34-17-4 with a 4-2 road win over the Flames. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6 goals.

Four different players scored for Edmonton, who led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up. Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period put the Oilers ahead for good, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter with 0:03 left to seal the win.

Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers got on the board early, with Leon Draisaitl scoring his 9th goal just 20 seconds into the game. Jeff Skinner added his 3rd goal at 11:48 in the first period.

Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal on a power play at 9:50 in the third period. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with his 2nd goal, an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 this season.

Defensively, the Oilers gave up the first two goals of the game, with one coming at 4:33 in the 2nd period and the other at 4:28 in the 3rd. However, they held the Flames scoreless after that, securing a 4-2 victory. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense contributed 2 takeaways and 19 hits.

Will Philadelphia Come Through as Home Underdogs?

Philadelphia dropped to 24-26-7 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score falling well short of that mark.

Defensively, the Flyers struggled, allowing goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third. Offensively, they managed just 20 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways, contributing to their scoreless performance.

Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They struggled with giveaways, committing 15 in the game.

All three periods ended without a goal for Philadelphia. The Flyers were shut out for the first time in their last 12 games.

Defensively, the Flyers will look to bounce back after giving up the first goal 13:28 into the first period and another at 11:23 of the second. They also allowed an empty-netter late in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.