In this article we will formulate an Islanders vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 24th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 19-20-7 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 3-1 in their last game. New York trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored three goals in the second period for the win. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 26-25, won 68% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Holmstrom and Horvat (2), while Sorokin stopped 25 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Islanders defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-1, but did lose to the Flyers by a score of 5-3 before that. New York has won five of their last seven games and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 45 points. New York has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also averaging 12.5% on the power play and 67.7% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 20 goals, 16 assists, and 135 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 16 goals, 19 assists, and 134 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 14-14-4 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 22-21-6 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Philadelphia led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last six goals in the game for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 37-34, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Tippett, while Ersson stopped 31 out of 36 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Flyers defeated the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 and the Devils by a score of 3-1. Philadelphia has won five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 50 points. Philadelphia has scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also averaging 16.4% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 34 assists, and 114 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 101 shots on goal. Ivan Fedotov is 4-5-3 with a 3.26 goals against average and an .879 save percentage this year. 

Why the Islanders will beat the Flyers

• The Flyers have lost nine of their last 10 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Islanders have won eight of their last 10 home games against the Flyers.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flyers have lost the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Islanders’ last eight Friday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flyers’ last five night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Friday night games between teams from the same conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 12 of the Islanders’ last 13 home games.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in four of the Islanders’ last five games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one point in eight of the Islanders’ last nine games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Mathew Barzal has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Islanders’ last nine games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Matvei Michkov has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances with the Flyers as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Islanders.

Islanders vs Flyers Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup after winning five of their last seven games and they are trying to get back into the playoff race, and they will be at home for this game. The Islanders are 9-11-2 on the road, while the Flyers have been pretty decent on the road. Philadelphia is on a back to back after playing the Rangers on Thursday night and they have also been very hot in recent weeks. The Flyers have had issues on defense this season, but they have done a very solid job in their last six games. I think we are going to see a lower scoring matchup here between two teams that are playing some very solid defense right now, but I like the Islanders at home with the rest advantage.