New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction for Monday, January 26, 2026

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The New York Islanders are set to visit the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Islanders, led by head coach Patrick Roy, have a record of 27-19-5. They are currently ranked third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Flyers, coached by Rick Tocchet, hold a 24-17-9 record and are fourth in the same division.

Islanders vs Flyers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine -114, New York Islanders MoneyLine -106

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Buffalo Sabres, 5-0, despite taking 26 shots on goal. In their game against the Seattle Kraken, they fell short again, losing 4-1.

The Islanders showed some strength against the Vancouver Canucks, winning 4-3. They managed 33 shots on goal in that game, with Anthony Duclair scoring twice. Goalie Ilya Sorokin made 29 saves on 32 shots, helping secure the win.

Mathew Barzal is one of the key players for the Islanders this season. He has played in 50 games, scoring 11 goals and assisting 30 times. On defense, Matthew Schaefer contributes with 13 goals and 21 assists in 51 games.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers have been on a rollercoaster ride in their recent games. They secured a big win against the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 7-3. Owen Tippett played a key role, scoring three goals and adding an assist.

Despite the high-scoring win, the Flyers faced challenges in other games. They lost a close game to the Utah Mammoth with a score of 4-5. Christian Dvorak was a standout player, contributing two goals and an assist in that game.

In a recent game against the New York Rangers, the Flyers struggled defensively, losing 3-6. Travis Konecny and Trevor Zegras both scored and assisted, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rangers. Overall, the Flyers are looking to improve their consistency moving forward.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are the pick for the moneyline at -106. The Philadelphia Flyers are slight favorites at -114, but the Islanders have a better rank in goals against, which could make a difference. The projected score is Islanders 3, Flyers 2, suggesting the Islanders might have the edge.

For the over/under, the recommendation is to go with the under at 6.0. Both teams have solid goaltending, with the Islanders ranked 4th in goals against. The projected total score is 5, which is below the line set at 6.0, making the under a reasonable choice.