April 18, 2026 10:58 AM EST

NHL: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins 4/18/2026

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are solid 55.6 percent favorites over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Flyers. The Penguins goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.2% compared to the Flyers goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Samuel Ersson 21, Arturs Silovs (GK) 21 SHOTS: Matvei Michkov 2.3, Rickard Rakell 3.5 GOALS: Trevor Zegras 0.33, Rickard Rakell 0.53 PTS: Travis Konecny has a 52% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sidney Crosby has a 57% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia FlyersRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road23-18, 56% 1188Record at Home20-21, 49% -536Philadelphia Flyers
VS Pittsburgh Penguins2-2, 50% 86VS Philadelphia Flyers2-2, 50% -15Philadelphia Flyers
vs Team .500 or Better25-24, 51% 504vs Team Under .50019-15, 56% 250Philadelphia Flyers
Record As Road Underdog21-18, 54% 1026Record As Home Favorite16-14, 53% -260Philadelphia Flyers
After 1 or More Days Off35-33, 51% -2263After 1 or More Days Off34-32, 52% -2719Philadelphia Flyers

PAST 30 DAYS

Philadelphia FlyersRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road6-2, 75% 533Record at Home4-4, 50% -157Philadelphia Flyers
VS Pittsburgh Penguins0-0 No GamesVS Philadelphia Flyers0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better5-1, 83% 372vs Team .500 or Better2-7, 22% -483Philadelphia Flyers
Record As Road Underdog6-2, 75% 533Record As Home Favorite4-2, 67% 43Philadelphia Flyers
After 1 or More Days Off7-4, 64% -357After 1 or More Days Off5-5, 50% -476Philadelphia Flyers

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Philadelphia FlyersRECORDPittsburgh PenguinsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD25-16, 61% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME25-16, 61% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS6-2, 75% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON17-10, 63% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-12, 61% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home35-33, 51% OVEROpp Averages <2.8 G on Road7-10, 41% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Philadelphia Flyers Road Games: 21-20, 51% +1477 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 16-25, 39% -1078 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Philadelphia Flyers Road Games: 3-5, 38% -18 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-4, 50% -148

MONEY LINE - Philadelphia Flyers Road Games: 19-22, 46% -737 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 22-19, 54% +-168 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Philadelphia Flyers Road Games: 2-6, 25% -439 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 6-2, 75% +207

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Philadelphia Flyers Road Games: 19-22, 46% -471 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 27-14, 66% + 1057 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Philadelphia Flyers Road Games: 3-5, 38% -227 Pittsburgh Penguins Home Games: 4-4, 50% -36

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