New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Apr 2025

A High-Scoring Game On the Cards?

The Islanders go up against the Flyers and we’re expecting the teams to surpass 5.5 goals. Our betting prediction is to back the Over selection at -112.

Islanders Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

New York Islanders have suffered three consecutive road defeats. They lost 9-2 in their previous game at home to New York Rangers at UBS Arena. Maxim Tsyplakov and Hudson Fasching each scored one goal.

Philadelphia Flyers have now achieved three straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Madison Square Garden when beating New York Rangers 8-5. Nick Seeler recorded 3 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Islanders have won the last two meetings against the Flyers. They triumphed 3-1 at UBS Arena and then 3-0 at Wells Fargo Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Islanders land seven wins.

Starting Goalies

Marcus Hogberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-6-3	3.4	.878	0

Samuel Ersson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-1-2	3.1	.866	0
23/24	23-19-7	2.82	.890	4

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Islanders have given up 4.5 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.3%.

Simon Holmstroem is the top points scorer with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, with Bo Horvat racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 3.13 goal against average with a .886 save percentage.

The Flyers have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 25.2 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Ryan Poehling with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Matvei Michkov is next best after registering 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Samuel Ersson have a 3.96 GAA with a .842 SV%.

New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re expecting the net to be found on a frequent basis and that leads us to an Overs pick on the goal line. Let’s grab the -112 that this outcome happens in the NHL encounter.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the NHL betting lines and odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while some key player and goalie stats are also taken into consideration.

Key Islanders vs Flyers stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Islanders games on the road this season.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Flyers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Flyers games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

There’s an opportunity to place a Bet Builder which includes an Over leg along with other selections. The odds for each pick combine to give you a potentially bigger payout.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sean Couturier Over 1.5 Shots -200

Sean Couturier (Flyers) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -200 available.

Latest Sean Couturier Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+290

First

+1400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

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Correct Score Prediction

Islanders 2 - 6 Flyers

We’ve picked out a correct score of 6-2 being landed by the Flyers. You can secure odds of +3300 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Islanders

Flyers

1-0

Islanders

+5000

Flyers

+5000

2-0

Islanders

+4000

Flyers

+4500

2-1

Islanders

+1300

Flyers

+1300

3-0

Islanders

+2900

Flyers

+3000

3-1

Islanders

+1700

Flyers

+1800

3-2

Islanders

+850

Flyers

+850

4-0

Islanders

+3500

Flyers

+4000

4-1

Islanders

+1500

Flyers

+1500

4-2

Islanders

+1600

Flyers

+1600

4-3

Islanders

+1100

Flyers

+1100

5-0

Islanders

+7000

Flyers

+6600

5-1

Islanders

+2500

Flyers

+2500

5-2

Islanders

+1800

Flyers

+1700

5-3

Islanders

+2500

Flyers

+2400

5-4

Islanders

+2200

Flyers

+2200

6-0

Islanders

+11000

Flyers

+10000

6-1

Islanders

+6000

Flyers

+6000

6-2

Islanders

+3400

Flyers

+3300

6-3

Islanders

+3300

Flyers

+3300

6-4

Islanders

+5500

Flyers

+5000

6-5

Islanders

+5500

Flyers

+5500

7-1

Islanders

+10000

Flyers

+10000

7-2

Islanders

+9000

Flyers

+8000

7-3

Islanders

+6600

Flyers

+6000

7-4

Islanders

+7500

Flyers

+7000

7-5

Islanders

+12000

Flyers

+12000

7-6

Islanders

+13000

Flyers

+13000

8-2

Islanders

+13000

Flyers

+14000

8-3

Islanders

+13000

Flyers

+14000

8-4

Islanders

+13000

Flyers

+12500

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New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Predicting a Tight Affair

Philadelphia Flyers are on offer at -118 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with New York Islanders available at -102. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 54% chance of success.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. NHL bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -133.

Wagering on the Race to 3 Goals allows bettors to back favorites Flyers at +120. On the flip side, the Islanders are +145 should you think they’ll get to this total first.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League encounter. The betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Islanders

-102

Flyers

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Islanders

+145

Tie

+335

Flyers

+143

Puck Line

Islanders +1.5

-263

Flyers -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Bowie Horvat Favorite to Score the First Goal

Favorite Bowie Horvat is priced at +950 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +175.

Player Goals

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

First

+175

Anytime

+950

Travis Konecny (Flyers)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Matvei Michkov (Flyers)

First

+188

Anytime

+1000

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+200

Anytime

+1050

Tyson Foerster (Flyers)

First

+240

Anytime

+1300

Owen Tippett (Flyers)

First

+240

Anytime

+1300

Noah Cates (Flyers)

First

+255

Anytime

+1300

Simon Holmström (Islanders)

First

+260

Anytime

+1300

Sean Couturier (Flyers)

First

+290

Anytime

+1400

Ryan Poehling (Flyers)

First

+290

Anytime

+1400

Bobby Brink (Flyers)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Maxim Tsyplakov (Islanders)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+360

Anytime

+1700

Pierre Engvall (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Noah Dobson (Islanders)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Olle Lycksell (Flyers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Travis Konecny (Flyers)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Matvei Michkov (Flyers)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Owen Tippett (Flyers)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-169

Noah Dobson (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Sean Couturier (Flyers)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Islanders Stats

Philadelphia Flyers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 32.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.9
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team News

New York Islanders Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Bo Horvat	7	20.83	5	4	9	6
27	Anders Lee	7	14.64	2	5	7	3
48	Matthew Schaefer	7	22.56	2	5	7	2

13	Mathew Barzal	7	21.27	2	5	7	3
21	Kyle Palmieri	7	20.04	3	3	6	-1
51	Emil Heineman	7	13.54	5	1	6	5
29	Jonathan Drouin	6	17.8	1	4	5	6
44	Jean-Gabriel Pageau	7	14.74	2	2	4	1
6	Ryan Pulock	7	19.11	0	4	4	4
74	Simon Holmstroem	7	12.99	1	3	4	-2
49	Maxim Shabanov	6	11.72	1	2	3	-3
77	Anthony DeAngelo	7	19.06	1	2	3	-1
24	Scott Mayfield	7	18.3	0	3	3	2
11	Anthony Duclair	7	15.56	1	1	2	0
53	Casey Cizikas	7	10.33	1	1	2	-4
3	Adam Pelech	7	18.83	0	1	1	4
7	Maxim Tsyplakov	5	8.84	0	0	0	-4
28	Alexander Romanov	4	18.2	0	0	0	-3
32	Kyle Maclean	3	9.8	0	0	0	-2
34	Adam Boqvist	3	13.6	0	0	0	2
43	Marc Gatcomb	1	8.6	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
33	David Rittich	2	2.01	0.939
30	Ilya Sorokin	5	3.9	0.873

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Philadelphia Flyers Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Sean Couturier	7	19.71	2	6	8	3
71	Tyson Foerster	7	17.56	3	3	7	6
74	Owen Tippett	7	16.69	5	0	5	2

46	Trevor Zegras	7	16.51	0	5	5	3
11	Travis Konecny	7	18.6	1	3	4	2
6	Travis Sanheim	7	26.37	1	3	4	0
10	Bobby Brink	7	16.23	2	2	4	0
27	Noah Cates	7	16.81	3	2	4	2
8	Cam York	4	24.08	0	3	3	-1
39	Matvei Michkov	7	15.04	1	1	2	0
24	Nick Seeler	7	20.57	0	2	2	1
22	Christian Dvorak	7	15.73	1	1	2	3
9	Jamie Drysdale	7	22.26	0	2	2	1
47	Noah Juulsen	7	13.06	0	1	1	1
5	Yegor Zamula	5	14.04	0	1	1	1
71	Nikita Grebyonkin	5	9.14	0	1	1	-3
44	Nicolas Deslauriers	2	6.2	0	0	0	-1
18	Rodrigo Abols	3	7.03	0	0	0	-2
17	Jett Luchanko	4	8.98	0	0	0	-3
13	Adam Ginning	4	16.15	0	0	0	0
19	Garnet Hathaway	7	9.86	0	0	0	-5
36	Emil Andrae	1	10.4	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
80	Daniel Vladar	5	1.81	0.932
33	Samuel Ersson	2	3.88	0.849

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups