Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 2/8/2025 7:00 PM EST

We have your Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Penguins visit the Flyers in a Metropolitan Division showdown at the Wells Fargo Center.

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: +126 (via Fanduel for Penguins), -145 (via ESPN BET for Flyers).
Best Spread Odds: -137 (via Caesars for Penguins +1.0), +135 (via BetRivers for Flyers -1.0).
Best Total Odds: +110 (via BetRivers for Over 6.0), -120 (via BetMGM for Under 6.0).

Game Info

Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
TV: -

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers Preview

The Penguins and Flyers meet for the second time this season in a battle of struggling Metropolitan Division teams. The Penguins, sitting at 23-24-9, are coming off a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers but will likely be without Sidney Crosby (upper-body injury) and Evgeni Malkin (lower-body injury). The Flyers, at 23-26-7, are on a five-game losing streak and have scored just five goals in that span. Both teams are looking to gain momentum before the league's two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

In their previous meeting on December 23, 2024, the Penguins dominated with a 7-3 victory, led by Michael Bunting's two goals and Sidney Crosby's four-point performance. However, with Crosby's absence, Pittsburgh will rely on players like Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust to step up offensively. Meanwhile, the Flyers will look to Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov to spark their struggling offense.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last meeting, the Penguins defeated the Flyers 7-3 on December 23, 2024. Pittsburgh scored four first-period goals, with three assists from Sidney Crosby, who also added an empty-net goal. Historically, the Penguins have had the upper hand in recent matchups, winning three of their last five games against the Flyers. The Flyers, however, have struggled defensively, allowing 3.47 goals per game this season, which could be a key factor in this matchup.

Pick: Penguins Moneyline (+126)

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The Penguins have shown resilience despite missing key players like Crosby and Malkin. They are on a 3-0-1 run in their last four games, including a gritty win over the Rangers. The Flyers, on the other hand, are in a slump, losing five straight games and struggling to generate offense. With the Penguins' recent form and the Flyers' defensive vulnerabilities, taking Pittsburgh on the moneyline at +126 offers good value.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Rickard Rakell Anytime Goal Scorer

Rickard Rakell has scored in each of the last two games and will be a key offensive contributor in Crosby's absence. With the Flyers' defensive struggles, Rakell is a strong candidate to find the back of the net.

2. Bryan Rust Over 0.5 Assists

Bryan Rust has recorded five assists in his last ten games and will likely play a significant role in setting up scoring opportunities for the Penguins' offense.

3. Matvei Michkov Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

Michkov has been one of the Flyers' most active shooters recently, and with the Penguins' defense allowing 3.47 goals per game, he should have ample opportunities to test the goaltender.