New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/12/25
Betting on today’s Islanders and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 against the Islanders in a Metropolitan division matchup.
NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5
This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, April 12th.
WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:
- With the Flyers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Flyers.
- Take the Flyers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)
Do the Islanders Have What it Takes in Philadelphia?
The Islanders fell to 34-33-11 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 7.
New York’s defense struggled, allowing the first goal just 3:44 into the game. They trailed 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers put it out of reach with two more goals, including an empty-netter.
The Islanders managed 37 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas opened the scoring for the Islanders, netting his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
New York recorded 23 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the season, and Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth.
Defensively, the Islanders gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the defense added 17 hits and 12 takeaways.
Is It the Flyers Game to Lose at Home?
After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 32-37-9 this season. Philadelphia’s defense struggled throughout the game, allowing goals in each period. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
Philadelphia’s offense was stagnant, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also committed 15 giveaways, which didn’t help their cause. The Flyers’ defense allowed 30 shots, with the Bruins scoring their first goal at 6:32 in the first period.
Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers gave the puck away 15 times and didn’t capitalize on any power play opportunities.
After a 4-1 win over Ottawa in their previous game, the Flyers were shut out for the first time since a 5-0 loss to the Rangers on March 1st.
Philadelphia’s defense gave up the first goal at 6:32 in the first period and another at 8:37 in the second. The Flyers also conceded an empty-netter with 3:39 left in the third. Samuel Ersson stopped all 8 shots he faced, finishing with a 100% save percentage. Defensively, Philadelphia recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.