Penguins vs Flyers Prediction and NHL Tips - 26 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 25, 2024, 8:45PM | Published: Feb 25, 2024, 1:16PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Philadelphia Flyers in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, commencing at 7:30am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Penguins vs Flyers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Penguins vs Flyers
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Pittsburgh-Philadelphia NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 61% chance of beating the Flyers at PPG Paints Arena.
More: Penguins vs Flyers Match Centre
Penguins vs Flyers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Penguins $1.61, Flyers $2.56
- Line: Penguins -1.5 ($2.58), Flyers +1.5 ($1.61)
- 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 Penguins at $1.61 and the Flyers at $2.56.
The Penguins are 1.5-goal favourites against the Flyers, with odds of $2.58 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Flyers (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.61.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set 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 60% 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 Penguins vs Flyers game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Penguins vs Flyers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $2.56 with Betfair
- Line: Penguins -1.5 at $2.58 with Betfair (1.4% edge)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.12 with Betfair
And while the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flyers to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Although the Flyers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Penguins -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.12) that are available from Betfair.
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Penguins vs Flyers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia on Monday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Penguins vs Flyers: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs Flyers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Flyers.
Crosby has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star has a 42.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 8.8% probability
- Bryan Rust: 6.0% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 5.6% probability
- Reilly Smith: 4.9% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 4.5% probability
Flyers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Owen Tippett: 7.5% probability
- Joel Farabee: 4.2% probability
- Tyson Foerster: 4.2% probability
- Cam Atkinson: 3.5% probability
- Morgan Frost: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 42.6% probability
- Bryan Rust: 30.5% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 28.0% probability
- Reilly Smith: 27.2% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 24.5% probability
Flyers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Owen Tippett: 36.6% probability
- Joel Farabee: 23.4% probability
- Tyson Foerster: 22.2% probability
- Cam Atkinson: 20.0% probability
- Morgan Frost: 19.1% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia game at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Flyers: Preview
The match-up between the Penguins and Flyers at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Monday 26 February 2024
- Time: 7:30am AEDT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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