The Detroit Red Wings have been road warriors in recent weeks and will look to continue that success at home Sunday with the Philadelphia Flyers in town. The Wings ended their six-game road swing with a solid 5-1-0 record but have been far from a safe bet at home. Detroit has dropped four of their last five in Motown.
- The OVER is 4-0 in the Red Wings last 4 home games.
- The Red Wings are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the Metropolitan Division.
- The Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 games when playing on 0 days rest.
Joe Louis Arena has not been friendly territory for the Flyers over the years. Philadelphia has left Detroit with a victory just twice in their last 13 trips there. In fact, home teams are completely dominating this series, with home squads going 21-2 in the previous 23 matchups between the clubs.
The OVER is also a hot bet when the Wings and Flyers get together, evidenced by the OVER/UNDER going 5-1 in their prior six clashes.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Detroit Red Wings in this one found them earlier as -155 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.7-2.5 result in favor of the Flyers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Detroit will face the 19-15-8 Flyers. In totals betting, the Red Wings are 15-20-9 in over under betting so far this season while the Philadelphia Flyers are 15-18-9. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Philadelphia injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 15-rated Detroit Red Wings and the No. 21-ranked Philadelphia Flyers, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 22-ranked offense, averaging 2.5 goals per game, against a Flyers defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.69 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 18.25% while the Flyers defense kills off 76.52% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Rangers. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Coyotes on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -113 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
- Detroit is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Toronto, Tuesday, January 19th
Detroit home to St. Louis, Wednesday, January 20th
