New Jersey Devils - Philadelphia Flyers predictions and free betting tips [18/02/2024]

The NHL regular championship game between rivals from the Eastern Conference will kick off during the 2023-2024 season. Overnight hockey enthusiasts are in for a match-up between New Jersey and Philadelphia.

New Jersey

The New Jersey team has participated in 53 official NHL regular championship matches for the 2023-2024 seasons. Having played 53 matches and earned 58 points, New Jersey currently holds the 9th position in the East Conference League table. 'The Devils' stand an excellent chance of qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs as they are only trailing 2 points behind Detroit. The 2023-2024 season for New Jersey has been a constant battle for a spot in the East Conference's top 8, which is expected to continue until the last days of the regular championship.

Nevertheless, New Jersey faces competition from teams striving to make the top 8, so 'the Devils' must keep a steady pace. Pittsburgh, for instance, has played two matches less and stands a good chance of surpassing New Jersey soon. On a more positive note, New Jersey has been successful in terms of goals scored, leading with 177 goals against their rivals, which is an excellent result for the East Conference. However, 'the Devils' have shown underperformance in their last 5 matches, managing only 2 victories.

Philadelphia

The Philadelphia club has played 55 official matches in the NHL regular championship during the 2023-2024 seasons. After 55 matches, Philadelphia has managed to gain 65 points, securing the 6th position in the East Conference League table. The black and orange team is having a qualitatively good season in the 2023-2024 and stands sound chances of making the Stanley Cup playoffs. Currently, Philadelphia is at the 6th position in the league table, 7 points ahead of its 9th place competitors.

Although 'The Devils', who are at the 9th position, have played two fewer matches and still can accumulate the required points to close in on Philadelphia. Among all statistical indicators, Philadelphia particularly stands out in terms of goals against, being lesser than many of its competitors. Philadelphia's goalkeeper was let down 159 times, while Tampa Bay let in 180 goals. However, the black-orange team has scored only 164 times. Even Ottawa from the bottom position plays more effectively in terms of results. In its last 5 matches, Philadelphia has shown excellent results, with only one defeat. 

Head-to-Head Meetings

New Jersey and Philadelphia have played against each other in 102 matches. New Jersey has won 56 games, and Philadelphia has triumphed in 46 encounters.

Total Prediction

The individual total for Philadelphia would be over 2 goals scored.

Prediction

Philadelphia will win in regular time. The teams are proximately positioned in the league table and show average results. However, in the recent matches, Philadelphia clearly stands superior, having won 4 games in a row. The situation for New Jersey is gloomier, as validated by defeats against Los Angeles, Calgary, and Carolina.