Flames vs Flyers Prediction and NHL Tips - 1 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024, 1:56AM | Published: Dec 30, 2023, 11:17PM

The Calgary Flames will take on the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Flames vs Flyers game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Flames vs Flyers

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Calgary-Philadelphia NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Flames a 58% chance of winning against the Flyers at Scotiabank Saddledome.

More: Flames vs Flyers Match Centre

Flames vs Flyers: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are shown below:

Head to Head: Flames $1.72, Flyers $2.34
Line: Flames -1.5 ($2.85), Flyers +1.5 ($1.53)
Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.85, Under $2.12

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Flames at $1.72 and the Flyers at $2.34.

The Flames are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Flyers, with odds of $2.85 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Flyers (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.53.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.85 and odds for the Under at $2.12.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Flames vs Flyers game is Betfair, where you can bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Flames vs Flyers: Best Bets

Head to Head: Philadelphia at $2.34 with Betfair
Line: Flames -1.5 at $2.85 with Betfair
Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.12 with Betfair

Today's Flames vs Flyers best bets are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.

And while the Flames have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flyers to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Even though the Flyers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Flames -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.12) that are available from Betfair.

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Before you begin, explore our comprehensive guide to lay betting on Betfair in Australia for expert tips and insights.

Flames vs Flyers: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Calgary vs Philadelphia on Monday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Flames vs Flyers: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Flames vs Flyers? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Calgary's Elias Lindholm is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Flyers.

Lindholm has a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Flames star has a 33.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Flames First Goal Scorer Tips

Elias Lindholm: 7.2% probability
Yegor Sharangovich: 6.7% probability
Blake Coleman: 5.1% probability
Nazem Kadri: 5.0% probability
Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.1% probability

Flyers First Goal Scorer Tips

Travis Konecny: 6.7% probability
Owen Tippett: 5.9% probability
Sean Couturier: 5.2% probability
Joel Farabee: 3.5% probability
Tyson Foerster: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Elias Lindholm: 33.8% probability
Yegor Sharangovich: 33.0% probability
Nazem Kadri: 27.1% probability
Blake Coleman: 25.9% probability
Mikael Backlund: 21.2% probability

Flyers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Travis Konecny: 32.3% probability
Owen Tippett: 29.1% probability
Sean Couturier: 24.9% probability
Joel Farabee: 19.9% probability
Tyson Foerster: 17.9% probability

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Calgary vs Philadelphia match-up at Scotiabank Saddledome.

As always, check out our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Flames vs Flyers: Preview

The game between the Flames and Flyers at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Calgary Flames vs Philadelphia Flyers
Date: Monday 1 January 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEDT
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Calgary vs Philadelphia predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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