Philadelphia Flyers vs Edmonton Oilers: Edmonton's 4-goal average jumps off the page — our tips

What a contest we have coming up on Mon 16 Nov, 11:30 am AEDT at Xfinity Mobile Arena as the Philadelphia Flyers host the Edmonton Oilers! The numbers say Edmonton is flying high right now, averaging 4 goals per game this season and riding a three-match winning run. Philadelphia, meanwhile, sits 27th on the ladder and will be eager to reverse a tough stretch after dropping four of its last five overall games.

It is a fast-paced matchup on paper where statistical edges jump off the page. Edmonton boasts the third-best record in the league at 14-3-3, whereas the Flyers hold a 5-10-6 overall record. Let's break down the data and see where the value rates a real chance.

Who Will Win?

Edmonton's firepower gives them a big tick in this matchup. Across 20 games, the Oilers have scored 80 goals while letting in 56, maintaining a dominant 33.33% power play percentage. Connor McDavid has racked up 11 goals and 38 assists, Leon Draisaitl has poured in 18 goals and 19 assists, and Evan Bouchard has contributed 11 goals and 22 assists. Edmonton's recent form overall is just as sharp, coming off a 3-2 win against Philadelphia on Thu 12 Nov, which followed a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers and a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

Philadelphia comes into this clash looking for answers. The Flyers average 2.24 goals per game while conceding 3.24 goals per game, with a save percentage of 0.886 and a power play conversion rate of 18.75%. Leading scorers Matvei Michkov (10G, 5A), Trevor Zegras (4G, 10A), and Christian Dvorak (3G, 8A) carry the workload upfront. The Flyers are coming off a 2-3 loss against Edmonton in their last start on Thu 12 Nov. In their last five overall matches, Philadelphia has picked up just one win — a 3-1 victory over Vancouver — alongside four defeats.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Edmonton claimed a 3-2 win in their sole meeting earlier this month. When sorting through our nhl predictions, Edmonton's scoring power and win streak stand out as decisive factors. In the head-to-head win market, Edmonton is priced at 1.6 while Philadelphia sits at 2.2. The numbers say Edmonton rates a real chance to deliver away from home.