The Edmonton Oilers host the Philadelphia Flyers in the afternoon portion of Saturday’s NHL slate.
When Edmonton wins, it often wins big, and my Flyers vs. Oilers predictions expect this trend to continue.
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Read on for my NHL picks for Saturday, January 3.
Flyers vs Oilers prediction
Flyers vs Oilers best bet: Oilers -1.5 (+135)
If you are backing the Edmonton Oilers to win this game, it makes more sense to take a swing on the puck line at +132 rather than laying -184 on the moneyline, considering 10 of their past 11 wins have come by at least two goals.
Edmonton has one of the most dangerous offenses in hockey, ranking sixth in goals scored per game.
That ranking is the result of multiple factors. First, the Oilers once again boast the league’s best power play.
This season, Edmonton ranks first in power play percentage, which could be particularly problematic for the Philadelphia Flyers, who sit 23rd in penalty minutes taken per game. Second, the Oilers consistently generate high-danger scoring chances.
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Entering this matchup, Edmonton ranks ninth in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60). By comparison, Philadelphia ranks 29th in the same category.
Another advantage for the Oilers is home ice, where they are 10-4-3 this season. Meanwhile, the Flyers carry a sub-.500 record on the road.
Flyers vs Oilers same-game parlay
If Edmonton is to win this game by multiple goals, it will likely need production from multiple skaters. There may not be two better candidates than Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who are among the league’s most prolific goal scorers.
McDavid has been on fire, scoring 13 goals over his past 14 games, while Draisaitl has scored seven goals over his past 10 games against Philadelphia.
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Flyers vs Oilers SGP
Connor McDavid anytime goalscorer
Leon Draisaitl anytime goalscorer
Flyers vs Oilers odds
Moneyline: Philadelphia +150 | Edmonton -185
Puck Line: Philadelphia +1.5 (-160) | Edmonton -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under: Over 6 (-125) | Under 6 (+105)
Flyers vs Oilers trend
Of Edmonton’s past 11 wins, 10 have come by at least a two-goal margin. Find more NHL betting trends for Flyers vs. Oilers.
How to watch Flyers vs Oilers
Location
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
Date
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Puck drop
3:30 p.m. ET
TV
NBC Sports Philadelphia, Sportsnet
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