Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The New York Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of Thanksgiving, looking to right the ship after a disastrous road losing streak. Can Matthew Barzal help the Islanders get back on track on Wednesday night? Matt McCuen gives his Flyers vs. Islanders best bet.
Matt McCuen - November 22, 2023, 11:45 AM EST
5 minPhiladelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds
The Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders will clash from Long Island, New York, on Wednesday night.
Flyers vs. Islanders Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: November 22, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
Flyers vs. Islanders Odds
- Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-194), Islanders -1.5 (+160)
- Total Odds: O 5.5 (-115), U 5.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Flyers (+128), Islanders (-154)
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders Prediction
Philadelphia enters play with a record of 10-7-1.
That record has produced 21 points, which puts them in second place in the Metropolitan division.
No one in hockey thought that on the day before Thanksgiving, the Flyers would be in second place in their division, but here we are.
Philly has won five consecutive games.
Their last loss came on November 7th when the Sharks beat them 2-1 in San Jose.
Travis Konecny has been the star of the team. Konecny has poured in a team-best 11 goals, paired with four helpers.
Defenseman Travis Sanheim leads the Flyers with 16 points. 14 of those 16 have come via assist.
Joel Farabee is off to a strong start this year with seven goals and seven assists.
Goaltender Carter Hart has been great for the Flyers with a record of 6–3 and a GA/G of 2.40, which ranks eleventh in the NHL.
The Islanders have been off to a disappointing start this season.
New York represents a record of 6-6-5.
That has produced 17 points, which puts them second to last in the Metropolitan.
The Islanders have lost seven of their last eight games.
Center Matt Barzal is off to a good start this year, leading the team with 15 points.
The Islanders' leading goal scorer is veteran center Brock Nelson, who has eight goals.
Young defenseman Noah Dobson has impressed early in the year, with five goals and 10 assists.
Iyla Sorokin is typically viewed as one of the best goalies in hockey, but has struggled this year with a GA/G average of 3.32, which ranks 39th in hockey.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Islanders Pick
This is an excellent spot for the Islanders at home tonight.
Philly has played great hockey as of late, but they are playing over their heads, and this is a regression spot tonight.
The Islanders' record could be much better than it is, as they have suffered six overtime losses.
Some of that luck will even out moving forward, and it begins with a home win tonight.
Pick: New York Islanders ML -138 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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