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The Philadelphia Flyers (0-5-3) and Detroit Red Wings (1-3-2) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Red Wings are favored at -142 on the moneyline, with the Flyers at +120 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 5.5 (–120o / +100u).
Let's get into our Flyers vs. Red Wings predictions and NHL picks.
Flyers vs. Red Wings Prediction
- Pick: Dylan Larkin Under 3.5 Shots on Goal (-175)
Our Philadelphia vs. Detroit best bet is on Dylan Larkin to record under 3.5 SOG, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Flyers vs Red Wings Odds
| Flyers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -225 | 5.5 -120o / 100u | +120 |
| Red Wings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +185 | 5.5 -120o / 100u | -142 |
- Flyers vs. Red Wings puck line: Flyers +1.5 (-225), Red Wings -1.5 (+185)
- Flyers vs. Red Wings over/under: 5.5 (-120o / +100u)
- Flyers vs. Red Wings moneyline: Flyers +120, Red Wings -142
- Flyers vs. Red Wings best bet: Dylan Larkin Under 3.5 Shots on Goal
Flyers vs. Red Wings Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night with both teams struggling to find early-season traction.
Philadelphia enters the matchup at 0-5-3 overall (0-3-1 on the road), sitting at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. Their struggles have been highlighted by significant defensive issues, conceding 30 goals while scoring only 10, resulting in a severe -20 goal differential.
Detroit has not fared much better, occupying the basement of the Atlantic Division with a 1-3-2 overall mark (1-3-1 at home).
The Red Wings have allowed 19 goals while posting 14, carrying a -5 scoring differential into this clash.
This meeting marks the first of the regular season between the two division cellar-dwellers, making it an early opportunity for both sides to clean up their early-season execution.
Action PRO projects the under on Dylan Larkin’s 3.5 shots on goal (SOG) market as an top-grade play, projecting him for just 2.57. That differential translates to a substantial 10.7% edge against current betting lines.
DraftKings is offering the line at 3.5, whereas other sportsbooks have adjusted to 2.5, indicating that the 3.5 line is noticeably inflated.
Larkin has stayed under this 3.5 threshold in three of his last five outings. While Detroit’s top center retains a high-usage role, his current shooting distribution and volume trend lower than this elevated total, making the Under 3.5 a clear value opportunity.
Best Bet: Dylan Larkin Under 3.5 Shots on Goal (-175, DraftKings)
