In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 23-23-6 this year after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Philadelphia was tied at zero after the first period, but they allowed four goals in the second period for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 26-24, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia was led by Couturier, Farabee, Konecny, and Laughton, who all had three shots on goal, while Ersson stopped 12 out of 16 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Flyers defeated the Devils by a score of 4-2, but did lose to the Islanders by a score of 3-1 before that. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Metro standings with 52 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 37 assists, and 121 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 103 shots on goal. Ivan Fedotov is 4-6-3 with a 3.25 goals against average and an .880 save percentage this year. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 22-20-7 this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 5-2 in their last game. New York was tied at one after the second period, but they scored four times in the third period for the win. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 32-28, won 46.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. New York got goals from Holmstrom (2), Horvat, Lee, and Romanov, while Sorokin stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Islanders defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2 and the Flyers by a score of 3-1. New York has won five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 51 points. New York has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 11.9% on the power play and 68.9% on the penalty kill this season. Anders Lee has led New York with 22 goals, 17 assists, and 141 shots on goal, while Bo Horvat has added 18 goals, 20 assists, and 143 shots on goal. Ilya Sorokin is 17-14-4 with a 2.73 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Why the Islanders will beat the Flyers

• The Flyers have lost each of their last 17 games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Islanders have won each of their last five games.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Islanders have won the first period in six of their last seven games against the Flyers.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Islanders’ last six games against the Flyers following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Flyers’ last seven night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Flyers’ last eight games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Islanders’ last four night games at Wells Fargo Center.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
• Garnet Hathaway has scored a goal in three of the Flyers’ last four home games.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in each of the Islanders’ last four road games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Kyle Palmieri has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Thursday appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Bo Horvat has scored at least one goal in each of the Islanders’ last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Flyers vs Islanders Prediction 

New York comes into this matchup looking for their sixth straight win, but they will be on the road for this game. The Islanders are 10-9-5 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 12-11-1 at home. Philadelphia is coming off of a shutout loss on Wednesday night, so they will be on a back to back here. The Flyers played both of their goalies in that loss on Wednesday, which is not a good sign for a team that is struggling on defense. I really like how New York is playing right now and they have allowed two goals or fewer in five straight games. Take the Islanders to get the win here.