The New York Islanders (25-22-5) and Philadelphia Flyers (21-21-9) are lined up for a Monday battle at the Wells Fargo Center. The puck drop between is slated for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Islanders went into the All-Star break on a 2-game winning streak — both at home. They had been winless (0-4-2) over their previous 6 games. Its defense has often struggled on the road (3.12 goals per game), and since Dec. 13, the Isles have gone 2-7-3 off the island.
The Flyers went into the break off a 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets Jan. 28. The shutout belies recent issues with a Philadelphia defense that allowed 3.43 GPG in the 7 contests prior. And at home, the Flyers defense has been more porous still. Over its last 6 games at home, Philly has allowed 4.00 GPG.
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