Oilers vs. Flyers NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Jan. 3

The Edmonton Oilers (20-15-6) host the Philadelphia Flyers (20-12-7) on Saturday, Jan. 3, with both teams coming off a loss. Oilers (-170) versus Flyers (+142) has a definite favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Edmonton suffered a 6-2 defeat at home its last time out on Dec. 31 against the Boston Bruins. The Oilers got one point apiece out of six players, including Zach Hyman (one goal) and Connor Ingram (one assist).

Philadelphia lost 5-1 on the road against the Calgary Flames in its last game on Dec. 31. Travis Konecny had one point (one goal) in that matchup for the Flyers.

As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Saturday's game.

Oilers vs. Flyers Predictions & Pick

For the upcoming contest between the Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, sourced from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Oilers 4 - Flyers 3
• Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 6.99 goals)
  

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Oilers vs. Flyers Moneylines

Grab a peek below at the most recent moneylines for the Oilers-Flyers matchup.

• Favorite: Oilers (-170)
• Underdog: Flyers (+142)

Oilers Betting Insights

• The Oilers have won 54.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (18-15).
• Edmonton is 7-5 when playing with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter (58.3% win percentage).
• Based on this game's moneyline, the Oilers have an implied probability of 63.0% to win.
• In 22 games this season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.

Flyers Betting Insights

• The Flyers have been an underdog in 26 games this season, and won 10 (38.5%).
• Philadelphia is 1-6 this season when entering a game as an underdog by +142 or more on the moneyline.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 41.3% chance of victory for the Flyers.
• Philadelphia has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 17 of 39 games this season.

Oilers Key Stats

• Edmonton's 137 total goals (3.3 per game) make it the third-highest scoring team in the NHL.
• The Oilers rank 28th in goals against, conceding 136 total goals (3.3 per game) in NHL action.
• Its +1 goal differential ranks 12th in the league.
• The 38 power-play goals the Oilers have scored this season lead the NHL (on 114 power-play chances).
• Edmonton's 33.33% power-play conversion rate leads the league.
• The Oilers have recorded four shorthanded goals this season (seventh among NHL squads).
• Edmonton kills 79.83% of opponent power plays, the 18th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Edmonton has the fourth-best faceoff win percentage in the NHL, at 52.7%.
• The Oilers have an 11.6% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks seventh in the league.

Flyers Key Stats

• Philadelphia has 114 goals this season (2.9 per game), 20th in the NHL.
• The Flyers' total of 111 goals allowed (2.8 per game) is sixth in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of +3, the team is ninth-best in the league in that category.
• With 17 power-play goals (on 107 chances), the Flyers are 31st in the NHL.
• Philadelphia has the NHL's 30th-ranked power-play percentage (15.89%).
• The Flyers have two shorthanded goals (19th in league).
• At 81.82%, Philadelphia has the ninth-best penalty-kill percentage in the league.
• Philadelphia wins 49.3% of faceoffs, 21st-ranked in the NHL.
• The Flyers' 11.3% shooting percentage is 10th in the league.