Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers, Picks and Prediction, Tuesday, October 28, 2025

By: Mike Fink Published 10/28/2025, 11:35 AM ET
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The Pittsburgh Penguins face the Philadelphia Flyers with both teams looking to build on promising starts to the season. The Penguins are 6-2-1 and in second place in the Metropolitan Division, while the Flyers are 4-3-1 and a borderline playoff team at the moment. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Penguins vs Flyers prediction!

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Pittsburgh has been great on both ends of the ice

The Penguins are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.56 goals per game. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Justin Brazeau have scored 13 goals and 21 assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Rickard Rakell, Anthony Mantha, and Thomas Novak have combined for eight goals and 12 assists, while defensemen Erik Karlsson and Ryan Shea have added a goal and 10 assists from the point to open up the offense.

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The offense has stepped up, but the defense has also been great, allowing only 2.56 goals per game. Erik Karlsson and Kris Letang have combined for 1.5 defensive point share,s while Ryan Shea and Parker Wotherspoon have combined for 1.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Arturs Silovs has stepped up with a .914 save percentage and a 2.56 goals-against average on 152 shots with 2.6 goals saved above average.

Flyers are led by a great defense

The Flyers are off to a strong start despite their offense struggling and scoring only 2.75 goals per game. Trevor Zegras and Sean Couturier have combined for four goals and 12 assists, but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only three skaters have three goals or more, and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.

The offense has struggled, but the defense has stepped up and been great, allowing only 2.63 goals per game with only eight goals in their last four games. Travis Sanheim and Nick Seeler have combined for 1.2 defensive point shares, while Jamie Drysdale and Cam York have added depth to the unit, creating turnovers in all three zones while limiting shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Dan Vladar has been great with a .932 save percentage and a 1.81 goals-against average on 132 shots with 4.2 goals saved above average.

Penguins vs Flyers Pick

Money Line Pick For Penguins vs Flyers

  • Flyers (-145) (4 units)

This will be a great game between two evenly matched teams. The Penguins look to pull off the upset but are playing the second game of a back-to-back, and the Flyers look to take advantage on their home ice. The Flyers should create plenty of scoring chances with Sean Couturier, Trevor Zegras, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Flyers, who allow only 2.63 goals per game, should limit the Penguins' offense with Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Dan Vladar to make plenty of big saves. The Flyers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.

Take the Flyers' money line as home Favorites.

Over/Under Pick For Penguins vs Flyers

  • Under 5.5 (5 Units)

Both teams have great defenses that look to make this game a low-scoring one from the first period. The Penguins, who allow only 2.56 goals per game, should limit the Flyers offense with Erik Karlsson, Kris Letang, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Arturs Silovs to make plenty of big saves. The Flyers, who have allowed only eight goals in the last four games, should eliminate the Penguins' offense with Travis Sanheim, Nick Seeler, Jamie Drysdale, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Dan Vladar blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.

Take the Under on 5.5 goals.

The Penguins face the Flyers in the Pennsylvania battle, with both teams looking to improve on promising seasons.

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