Philadelphia Flyers vs Minnesota Wild 1/26/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Philadelphia Flyers will hit the road to take on the Minnesota Wild in an inter-divisional matchup at the Xcel Energy Center on Thursday, January 26. The Flyers, currently with a record of 20-21-8, have been struggling to find their footing as of late, losing three of their last five games, including a tough 3-4 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings at home on Tuesday. In that game, goaltender Carter Hart had a rough outing, allowing four goals on 38 shots for a save percentage of .895. James van Riemsdyk provided a bright spot for the Flyers, scoring one goal and adding an assist in less than 13.5 minutes of ice time.
The Flyers have been struggling to put the puck in the net this season, averaging just 2.78 goals per game on 30 shots. Their defense has also been a concern, giving up an average of 3.22 goals per game on 32 shots. Right winger Travis Konecny has been the team’s best player this season, leading the team in points with 49 and goals with 24, while center Kevin Hayes has been the team’s top playmaker with 29 assists. The Flyers will look to turn things around as they face the Minnesota Wild in this matchup.
- Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in their last 7 matches with Minnesota.
- The Philadelphia Flyers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games on the road with the Wild.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Minnesota Wild 1/26/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Predictions
The Minnesota Wild will aim to bounce back from a three-game losing streak as they return home to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. The Wild, who currently holds a record of 25-17-4, are coming off a tough 2-4 road loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury had a difficult outing, allowing three goals on 38 shots for a save percentage of .921, while center Joel Eriksson Ek was the only bright spot for the Wild, scoring one goal and dishing out one assist in 19 minutes of play.
The Wild have been solid on the offensive end this season, averaging 3.09 goals per game on 31.3 shots. Their defense has also been solid, giving up an average of 2.87 goals per game. Left winger Kirill Kaprizov has been the team’s best player, leading the team in points with 57 and goals with 27, while also being the team’s top playmaker with 30 assists. The Wild will look to get back on track as they face off against the Flyers in this matchup.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 home contests with Philadelphia.
- Minnesota is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
- The Wild is 14-6 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Minnesota Wild. The NHL Pick for this contest is Minnesota -238. Both teams have struggled lately, but Minnesota is the better team in this contest and will try to get back on track Thursday night. The Wild is better on both sides of the puck and will use their depth at home crowd to get a needed win. Take Minnesota to do enough Thursday night at home to get the win and cover against a bad Philadelphia team. Prediction: Minnesota Wild win and cover 6-3.
NHL Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MIN
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Wild -238
NHL Totals: 6.5
