Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31

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The Philadelphia Flyers will travel to the Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Flyers hold a record of 19-11-7, placing them third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Head Coach Rick Tocchet will look to guide his team to another win on the road.

The Calgary Flames enter the game with a 17-18-4 record. They are seventh in the Western Pacific Division under the guidance of Head Coach Ryan Huska. Playing at home, the Flames will aim to improve their standings in front of their fans.

Flyers vs Flames Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames
  • Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
  • Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Calgary Flames MoneyLine -140, Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine +115

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are coming off a tough loss to the Seattle Kraken. They managed to get 33 shots on goal but could only score once. Carl Grundstrom was the only Flyer to find the net in that game.

In their previous outing, the Flyers secured a 3-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks. Travis Konecny played a key role with a goal and an assist. The Flyers also showed strength on defense with 16 blocks.

Dan Vladar has been a consistent presence in the net for the Flyers this season. He has 13 wins in 22 games and has made 522 saves. Vladar’s performance will be crucial for the Flyers in their upcoming games.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have been performing well in recent games. They won their last home game against the Boston Bruins with a score of 2-1. Dustin Wolf was strong in goal, stopping 25 of 26 shots.

In another recent game, the Flames secured a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. They managed 32 shots on goal and had solid defensive play with 24 blocks. Dustin Wolf was again a key player, making 29 saves.

On the season, the Flames rank 20th in goals and 6th in shots on goal. They have scored 101 goals and taken 1147 shots. Their defense is also strong, with 842 hits and 580 blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the recommendation is to go with the Calgary Flames at -140. The Flames are the favorite and have a strong standing with a better rank in goals against and saves compared to the Philadelphia Flyers. The projected score is Calgary Flames 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2, which supports the pick for the Flames to win.

For the over/under pick, the recommendation is to take the under at 5.5 (-105). Both teams have shown solid goaltending stats, with Calgary allowing fewer goals against. The projected total score is 5, which aligns with the under bet. This makes the under a sensible choice for this game.