Penguins vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - December 23

The Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) square off against the Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, December 23 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Penguins fell to the New Jersey Devils 3-0 in their most recent game, while the Flyers are coming off a 5-4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Monday's action on the ice.

The Flyers have a 4-5-1 record in their last 10 contests. They have scored 35 total goals (three power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 13.0%) while allowing 38 goals to their opponents.

Penguins vs. Flyers Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Flyers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-122)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins are 15-15-5 overall and 6-5-11 in overtime games.
  • Pittsburgh is 7-1-3 (17 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Penguins scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has finished 2-4-3 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering seven points).
  • The Penguins are 13-3-2 in the 18 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 28 points).
  • In the 13 games when Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-6-3 to record 11 points.
  • In the 13 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 8-2-3 (19 points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Penguins finished 6-12-2 in those matchups (14 points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers have a record of 15-15-4 this season and are 8-4-12 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 10 games Philadelphia has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
  • This season the Flyers scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
  • Philadelphia has earned six points (3-2-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Flyers have earned 26 points in their 23 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Philadelphia has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 6-4-1 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 10-4-2 (22 points).
  • The Flyers have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 10 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Flyers AVG Flyers Rank
18th 2.97 Goals Scored 3 17th
32nd 3.66 Goals Allowed 3.56 30th
13th 28.9 Shots 27.5 24th
29th 31.7 Shots Allowed 27.5 10th
13th 22.22% Power Play % 15.63% 27th
8th 82.35% Penalty Kill % 80.21% 15th

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