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Flyers vs. Penguins Prediction: Pittsburgh Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Penguins as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Philadelphia-Pittsburgh game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Penguins with a win probability of 51% and the Flyers with 49%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Flyers vs. Penguins predictions page.
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Flyers vs. Flyers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Flyers and Penguins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Penguins a 51% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Flyers vs. Penguins Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+225) | +1.5 (-278) |
| Moneyline | -104 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Flyers vs. Penguins Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Flyers vs. Penguins matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Flyers vs. Penguins Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Penguins?
According to our model, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Flyers vs. Penguins.
Our projections give Crosby a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 41.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 8.4% |
| Travis Konecny | 5.4% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.4% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 9.1% |
| Bryan Rust | 7.3% |
| Rickard Rakell | 6.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 39.0% |
| Travis Konecny | 29.6% |
| Matvei Michkov | 24.8% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 41.3% |
| Bryan Rust | 34.4% |
| Rickard Rakell | 31.3% |
Flyers vs. Penguins Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Penguins and Flyers at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Flyers vs. Penguins matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Penguins, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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