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Penguins vs. Flyers Prediction: Philadelphia Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup.
The Philadelphia Flyers will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Flyers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Pittsburgh-Philadelphia game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Flyers are more likely to win, while the Penguins have a lower chance of victory."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Flyers predictions page.
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Penguins vs. Flyers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Penguins and Flyers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Flyers a 56% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Penguins vs. Flyers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -165 |
| Total | o5.5 (-102) | u5.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Penguins vs. Flyers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Flyers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Penguins vs. Flyers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Flyers?
According to our model, Pittsburgh's Vasily Ponomarev is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Flyers.
Our projections give Ponomarev a 10.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Wells Fargo Center, while the Penguins star is a 47.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Vasily Ponomarev | 10.8% |
| Rickard Rakell | 7.3% |
| Michael Bunting | 5.2% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 8.2% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 8.1% |
| Tyson Foerster | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Vasily Ponomarev | 47.8% |
| Rickard Rakell | 35.8% |
| Michael Bunting | 27.1% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 39.2% |
| Travis Konecny | 36.4% |
| Tyson Foerster | 30.2% |
Penguins vs. Flyers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Flyers and Penguins at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Wells Fargo Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Penguins vs. Flyers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Pittsburgh vs. Philadelphia picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Flyers, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Penguins vs. Flyers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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