Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/12

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NBCS.

The Lightning come into the game with a record of 27-13-3. They hold the second spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Flyers have a record of 22-13-8 and are third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Lightning vs Flyers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Philadelphia Flyers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: -1.5 (+160)
    • Philadelphia Flyers Puck Line: +1.5 (-199)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -154
    • Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine: +127
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (Over: -118, Under: -104)

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a winning streak lately. They have won their last five games, including a big win against the Philadelphia Flyers, 7-2. In that game, Nikita Kucherov led the team with two goals and two assists.

In the recent game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Lightning secured a 4-2 win. Andrei Vasilevskiy was solid in goal, making 31 saves on 33 shots. The team showed strong defensive skills with 16 blocks.

Nikita Kucherov is a key player for the Lightning this season. He has played in 39 games, scoring 22 goals and getting 43 assists. His efforts have helped the Lightning rank third in goals and assists this season.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers have been on a mixed run lately. In their recent home game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they lost 7-2. Garnet Hathaway stood out with a goal and five hits.

When facing the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Flyers fell short with a 2-1 loss. Travis Konecny scored the team’s only goal, while Christian Dvorak provided an assist. Dan Vladar made 21 saves in this game.

Against the Anaheim Ducks, the Flyers managed a 5-2 win at home. Trevor Zegras scored two goals, helping to secure the victory. The team had 39 shots on goal, showing a strong offensive effort.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Philadelphia Flyers with a moneyline of -154. The Lightning have strong offensive stats, ranking 3rd in goals and assists this season. The Flyers have a moneyline of +127, but with the Lightning’s offensive edge, the pick is Tampa Bay to win with a projected score of 4-2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 goals. The Lightning’s high offensive rank and the Flyers’ defense suggest a higher scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over at -118, with a projected total of 6 goals. Both teams’ stats support a game with multiple goals scored.