New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks & Predictions

Dan Vladar (Philadelphia Flyers) Over 22.5 Saves (-115)

The bet on Dan Vladar for Over 22.5 in the 'Player Total Saves' market is backed by his recent performance data and the model's prediction. Vladar's average saves in his last 5 home games is 24.8, well above the 22.5 line. This is consistent with the model's prediction of 24.59 saves. His current hit streak in home games stands at 2, with a hit rate of 3 out of last 4 games. Even when considering his overall performance, Vladar's saves average (23.6) and current hit streak (4 games) align with an 'over' bet. This, combined with an average of 27 shots against him in home games, provides a strong statistical rationale for expecting Vladar to make more than 22.5 saves in the upcoming game.

Philadelphia Flyers vs New Jersey Devils : New Jersey Devils win (-115)

The bet on New Jersey Devils can be justified by their impressive recent performance. In their last five games against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Devils have a 4-1 record, demonstrating that they've been successful in direct match-ups. Additionally, their away record of 3-2 is stronger than the Flyers' home record of 1-4, indicating that the Devils have been more successful in recent on-the-road performances. Furthermore, the Devils average more goals per game (2.2) than the Flyers (1.8) and take more shots per game. This indicates a greater offensive prowess, which could be an advantage in this match-up. Considering these factors, the model's prediction in favor of the New Jersey Devils seems reasonable.