A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Edmonton Oilers dueling the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday at Wells Fargo Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Edmonton Oilers opened as 144 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Flyers to win this game 2.9-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Edmonton Oilers will try to spoil to the party on Thursday; they are 24-34-7 this season, while the Flyers are 29-22-11. Edmonton is 32-30-3 on the totals; Philadelphia is 24-23-15. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Philadelphia Flyers at No. 6 and the Edmonton Oilers at No. 29 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.53 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.98 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 19.21% while the Oilers defense kills off 80.21% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Oilers were a 2-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Edmonton at +113 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 5-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Flames at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at -160 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- Edmonton is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games
- Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Philadelphia is 4-9-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Edmonton
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton at Columbus, Friday, March 4th
Philadelphia home to Columbus, Saturday, March 5th
