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Todd Cordell<\/a> 12+ years betting experience<\/p>\n \n Updated: \u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n Rickard Rakell has had a strong series so far, he’s just not getting rewarded. Our NHL betting picks believe that will change on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n EXPERT PICK – PROP<\/p>\n Read Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n Photo By – Reuters Connect. Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) skates with the puck.<\/p>\n Rickard Rakell has found success against the stingy Philadelphia Flyers this season, picking up a point in three of four meetings (playoffs included).<\/p>\n My Penguins vs. Flyers predictions see the top-line winger making his mark in Game 3 as Pittsburgh tries to make it a series.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s break down my NHL picks<\/a> for Wednesday, April 22.<\/p>\n Penguins vs Flyers Game 3 prediction The Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> have tilted the ice during Rickard Rakell<\/a>\u2019s 5-on-5 minutes.<\/p>\n They’ve controlled 66% of expected goals, 71% of scoring chances, and generated 33 shot attempts through two games with Rakell on the ice, the most of any Penguins forward.<\/p>\n He’s also a focal point on the man advantage, where only Evgeni Malkin’s had more ice time.<\/p>\n Rakell\u2019s being used in prime offensive situations, and the Penguins are generating chances. Dan Vladar is unlikely to sustain a .954 SV%, and Rakell is a prime candidate to help break through.<\/p>\n Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account Bryan Rust<\/a> skates on the same line and power play unit as Rakell, so there is strong correlation there. There are also encouraging signs production could be coming.<\/p>\n Rust is tied for first in the series in high-danger chances, so I\u2019m buying stock.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll round out the parlay with Travis Sanheim<\/a> blocks. The minute-munching defenseman blocked multiple shots in 73% of his home games following one day of rest, and his usage is predictably higher in the playoffs.<\/p>\n The Penguins will make a big push in Game 3, which should lead to plenty of block opportunities for the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> stalwart.<\/p>\n Penguins vs Flyers SGP<\/p>\n Rickard Rakell Over 0.5 points Penguins vs Flyers Game 3 goal scorer pick Rakell finished the regular season with seven goals over his final eight games. While he hasn\u2019t found the net in this series, he leads the Penguins in expected goals at 5-on-5.<\/p>\n The vast majority of his shot volume comes from the slot and in, which is key. An in-form Vladar is unlikely to be beaten from range.<\/p>\n Penguins vs Flyers odds for Game 3<\/p>\n Moneyline: Pittsburgh +100 | Philadelphia -120 Penguins vs Flyers trend<\/p>\n
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\nApr 21, 2026 , 10:05 PM ET<\/p>\n![\"Rickard](\"https:\/\/cdn.imagn.com\/image\/thumb\/120-120nw\/27254882.png\")
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\nPenguins vs Flyers best bet: Rickard Rakell Over 0.5 points (-110)<\/p>\n![\"Add](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1776831679_652_google-preferred-source-badge.png\"){kind=icon}
<\/a>Penguins vs Flyers Game 3 same-game parlay<\/p>\n
\nBryan Rust Over 0.5 points
\nTravis Sanheim Over 1.5 blocked shots<\/p>\n
\nRickard Rakell (+210)<\/p>\n
\nPuck line: Pittsburgh +1.5 (-270) | Philadelphia -1.5 (+210)
\nOver\/Under: Over 5.5 (+120) | Under 5.5 (+100)<\/p>\n
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