Maple Leafs vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - January 5

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (25-13-2, riding a three-game winning streak) host the Philadelphia Flyers (17-18-4) at Scotiabank Arena. The game on Sunday, January 5 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the win in Sunday's game.

The Flyers have a 4-6-0 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 33 total goals (two power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 9.5%) while conceding 35 goals to their opponents.

Maple Leafs vs. Flyers Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Flyers 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-149)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs (25-13-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in games that have required overtime.
  • In the 10 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-1-2 record (good for 16 points).
  • In the five games this season the Maple Leafs registered just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
  • Toronto has finished 2-6-0 in the eight games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
  • The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals in 25 games (23-1-1, 47 points).
  • In the 15 games when Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-4-1 record (21 points).
  • In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 10-5-0 (20 points).
  • The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Maple Leafs finished 15-7-2 in those matchups (32 points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers have a 8-4-12 record in overtime matchups this season and a 17-18-4 overall record.
  • In the 11 games Philadelphia has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
  • This season the Flyers recorded only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
  • Philadelphia has six points (3-3-0) when scoring two goals this season.
  • The Flyers have scored more than two goals 27 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (13-10-4).
  • This season, Philadelphia has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games and registered 15 points with a record of 7-5-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 11-6-2 (24 points).
  • The Flyers have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 5-12-2 to register 12 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Flyers AVG Flyers Rank
12th 3.15 Goals Scored 3.03 14th
8th 2.78 Goals Allowed 3.56 30th
14th 28.7 Shots 27.3 22nd
24th 29.3 Shots Allowed 27.2 8th
18th 20.69% Power Play % 15.89% 28th
10th 82.26% Penalty Kill % 78.3% 19th

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