Flames vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - Dec. 31

The Calgary Flames (17-18-4) host the Philadelphia Flyers (20-11-7) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flames have won four straight at home.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Flyers have put up a 4-2-4 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 33 total goals (three power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.1%) while giving up 25 goals to their opponents.

Flames vs. Flyers Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final score of Flames 4, Flyers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Flames (-137)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames are 4-4-8 in overtime contests as part of a 17-18-4 overall record.
• In the 10 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-4-2 record (good for 10 points).
• In the eight games this season the Flames scored only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
• Calgary has finished 6-5-0 in the 11 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 12 points).
• The Flames are 11-4-2 in the 17 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 24 points).
• In the 11 games when Calgary has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-6-1 record (nine points).
• In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-10-2 (18 points).
• The Flames have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 9-7-2 to record 20 points.

Flyers Splits and Trends

• The Flyers have a 7-7-14 record in overtime contests this season and a 20-11-7 overall record.
• Philadelphia has earned eight points (2-4-4) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Flyers registered only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
• When Philadelphia has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-3-3 record).
• The Flyers have scored at least three goals in 22 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
• This season, Philadelphia has scored a single power-play goal in nine games and picked up 12 points with a record of 5-2-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 10-5-2 (22 points).
• The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Flyers went 9-6-5 in those matchups (23 points).

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Flames vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta

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