Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Flyers vs Islanders

The Philadelphia Flyers go up against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, April 3.

The Flyers and the Islanders are set to combine for a solid total and Over 5.5 looks well worth taking. This prediction can be backed at a tasty -118.

Philadelphia Flyers have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Detroit Red Wings by a 4-2 scoreline at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny each scored one goal.

New York Islanders have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-3 loss against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Anders Lee, Brayden Schenn and Calum Ritchie scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-0 win for the Islanders at Xfinity Mobile Arena when they last played the Flyers. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Dan Vladar (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-14-7	2.4	.906	0
23/24	8-9-2	3.61	.882	0

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-24-2	2.7	.906	7
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. The Flyers have been giving up 2.5 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.2%.

Owen Tippett is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Christian Dvorak racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Daniel Vladar have a 2.50 goal against average with a .906 save percentage.

The Islanders have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.

The top points scorer is Brayden Schenn with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, while Matthew Schaefer is next best after registering 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.91 GAA with a .897 SV%, including one shutout.

Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Our Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL matchup is going over on the total line where we need six or more goals to be scored. We’re especially taken by the odds of -118 that this happens.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Flyers vs Islanders stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Flyers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Flyers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Flyers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Islanders games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Islanders games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Islanders games.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 54.1% chance of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Christian Dvorak Over 1.5 Shots -130

Christian Dvorak (Flyers) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight road games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -130 currently available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flyers 4 - 3 Islanders

We’ve picked out a correct score of 4-3 being landed by the Flyers. You can secure odds of +1150 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flyers

Islanders

1-0

Flyers

+3500

Islanders

+3500

2-0

Flyers

+3500

Islanders

+3500

2-1

Flyers

+1200

Islanders

+1200

3-0

Flyers

+3000

Islanders

+2200

3-1

Flyers

+1600

Islanders

+1500

3-2

Flyers

+950

Islanders

+850

4-0

Flyers

+4500

Islanders

+3300

4-1

Flyers

+1700

Islanders

+1300

4-2

Flyers

+1600

Islanders

+1400

4-3

Flyers

+1150

Islanders

+1100

5-0

Flyers

+9000

Islanders

+6000

5-1

Flyers

+3300

Islanders

+2000

5-2

Flyers

+2000

Islanders

+1500

5-3

Flyers

+2800

Islanders

+2000

5-4

Flyers

+2000

Islanders

+1800

6-0

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+9000

6-1

Flyers

+8000

Islanders

+4000

6-2

Flyers

+4500

Islanders

+2800

6-3

Flyers

+3500

Islanders

+2500

6-4

Flyers

+6000

Islanders

+5000

6-5

Flyers

+6000

Islanders

+5500

7-0

Flyers

+6000

Islanders

+13000

7-1

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+8000

7-2

Flyers

+11000

Islanders

+6000

7-3

Flyers

+8000

Islanders

+5000

7-4

Flyers

+9000

Islanders

+7000

7-5

Flyers

+13000

Islanders

+12000

7-6

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-1

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+14000

8-2

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+12500

8-3

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+13000

8-4

Flyers

+14000

Islanders

+12500

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Philadelphia Flyers vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New York Islanders as -147 favorites for this game, implying that they are 60% likely to win. The market suggests that Philadelphia Flyers are least likely to win at +122.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Flyers

+122

Islanders

-147

3-Way Moneyline

Flyers

+190

Tie

+320

Islanders

+114

Puck Line

Flyers +1.5

-213

Islanders -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

If you’re looking for an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player props instead. It’s great to wager on Goalscorers, Assists, Points, Shots on Goal, Blocked Shots and Powerplay Points as potential options.

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia Flyers Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 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 2.80 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 23.6
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 4.9
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

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