Flyers vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds: Edmonton Will Keep Perfect Season Alive

It’s been a dream start to the NHL season for the Edmonton Oilers. They’re an undefeated 5-0, they’re atop the Pacific Division, and their star player is the clear betting favorite to win the Hart Memorial Trophy.

They’ll attempt to extend their perfect season to 6-0-0 tonight when they host the Philadelphia Flyers.

Despite having two wins on the season, the Flyers sit in last in the Metropolitan division with a 2-1-1 record. Every other team in the division has managed to secure at least three wins already this season.

Here are the odds for the game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Flyers vs. Oilers Prediction, Odds, and Total

Moneyline:

• Flyers +160
• Oilers -180

Puck line:

• Flyers +1.5 (-150)
• Oilers -1.5 (+130)

Total:

• 6.5 (Over -125/Under +105)

Flyers vs. Oilers Prediction and Pick

The Flyers have only managed to win two games so far this season to their sharpshooting capability. They rank first in the NHL through the first few games with a 15.52 shooting percentage.

They haven’t been great in terms of getting high quality chances, they rank 29th in high danger scoring percentage at 44.21%. They’ll need to be better to hang with the Oilers high-powered offense led by Connor McDavid, and I don't think they’ll get it done.

The Oilers rank sixth in the NHL in high danger scoring chances at 12.98 per 60 minutes of play.

I’m backing Edmonton tonight, but I’m not brave enough to back its puck line.

Pick: Oilers -180