"Philadelphia and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 30 of 50 games this season. New York has played 25 games this season that ended with over 5.5 goals. The two teams combine to score 5.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game's total. The two teams concede a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game'sgame's total. The Flyers have won 11 of their 16 games when favored on the moneyline this season (68.8%)."
"The Flyers offense's 149 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 20th in the league. The Flyers are ranked 14th in NHL action in goals against this season, having allowed 155 total goals (3.1 per game). The team is ranked 17th in goal differential at -6. The Flyers convert 11.5% of their shots, ranking ninth in the league. The Flyers have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 22.1 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game."
The Philadelphia Flyers host the New York Islanders on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. ET with the Flyers listed as short favorites at -118 versus the Islanders' -101. The game will air on ESPN+. Both teams have often exceeded 5.5 combined goals this season; they average 5.8 combined goals per game while conceding 5.9. Philadelphia has 149 total goals (3.0 per game) and a -6 goal differential, and has allowed 155 goals this season. The Flyers have allowed four goals per game over their last ten matchups. The Flyers win 68.8% of games as favorites, while the Islanders have won 58.8% of games as underdogs.
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