The New York Islanders have been generous to Under backers this season, particularly when facing sturdy defensive teams.
My Islanders vs. Flyers predictions and NHL picks expect that to hold true in an important divisional battle between two teams neck-and-neck in the standings.
Islanders vs Flyers prediction
Islanders vs Flyers best bet: Under 5.5 (+105)
Ilya Sorokin has performed as well as anybody this season, leading the NHL in goals saved above expected with a mark of +23.8 through 30 appearances.
The Islanders have played in a lot of low-scoring games (they possess an O/U record of 22-27-2), especially against other stingy sides.
The Philadelphia Flyers meet the criteria. They're one of the best shot suppression teams in the NHL and also prevent goals very effectively — at least with Dan Vladar, tonight’s projected starter, between the pipes.
Isolating games against Top-10 teams in terms of limiting shots, eight of New York’s past 12 have featured five goals or fewer. That includes five straight on the road.
The Islanders don’t have enough firepower to score consistently against good defensive teams, while almost every opponent struggles to beat Sorokin.
With Sorokin and Vladar expected between the pipes, there’s no reason to expect either team to hit its offensive ceiling in this one.
Islanders vs Flyers same-game parlay
Owen Tippett has shot the lights out of late, averaging 3.2 SOG over the past 10 while clearing this line in eight. Coming off a hat trick against the No. 1-ranked Avalanche, Tippett should have all the confidence to keep shooting in this one.
Philadelphia is great at taking away the middle of the ice and forcing teams to shoot from the perimeter. That bodes well for Tony DeAngelo, a former Flyer who's recorded multiple shots in four straight returns to Philadelphia.
Islanders vs Flyers SGP
- Under 5.5
- Owen Tippett Over 2.5 shots
- Tony DeAngelo Over 1.5 shots
Islanders vs Flyers odds
- Moneyline: Islanders +100 | Flyers -120
- Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 (-250) | Flyers -1.5 (+205)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 | Under 5.5
Islanders vs Flyers trend
The Islanders have cashed the Under in 14 of their last 20 road games for +9.75 units and a 45% ROI. Find more NHL betting trends for Islanders vs. Flyers.
How to watch Islanders vs Flyers
| Location | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Friday, January 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | MSGSN, NBCS-Philadelphia |
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