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Pittsburgh (12-7-5) at Philadelphia (14-7-3)
- When: Dec 1 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- TV: SportsNet PT
Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Philadelphia -138
Spread: Philadelphia -1.5 (+185)
Total: 6.0
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
Philadelphia returns home riding a strong surge after a productive road swing. The Flyers shook off a flat start in Tampa, then rolled through Florida, New York and New Jersey to stack three straight victories and five wins in their last six. Their most recent effort, a 5-3 result over the Devils, showed off their depth with multiple players driving the offense and the team maintaining pressure throughout.
Dan Vladar has been steady in net, continuing a trend of limiting damage and giving the group confidence every night. Trevor Zegras has quickly settled in as the top point producer, and the overall buy-in under Rick Tocchet has helped carry them toward a season-high winning streak. With a six-game homestand starting here and a chance to create real separation in the standings, Philadelphia enters with momentum and matchup comfort after beating Pittsburgh earlier this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
Pittsburgh shifts to the road after getting hammered 7-2 by Toronto, snapping a stretch where they consistently collected points. The Penguins held the puck often against the Maple Leafs but still surrendered high-danger chances that proved costly. Defensive breakdowns piled up early, forcing a goaltending change and leaving no path back into the game.
Sidney Crosby continues to produce at an elite level with more than a point per game, but the Penguins are struggling to control the middle of the ice or protect their net when pressure mounts. With a three-game road trip ahead and the first stop being a hostile building in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh will need sharper execution and a much tighter defensive structure to avoid another rough night.
NHL Betting Edge & Prediction
The Flyers come home hot, confident and healthier, while Pittsburgh enters off its worst defensive performance of the season. Philadelphia already claimed the first meeting and now catches the Penguins at a vulnerable moment. The moneyline edge makes sense and the total sits in a range that could tilt low if Philadelphia dictates pace.
Score Prediction: Flyers 4, Penguins 2
Pick: Philadelphia -1.5 (+185)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lines (-135)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
