Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal against St. Louis Blues during the third period at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (7-2-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (4-3-1) square off Tuesday. Puck drop from Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Penguins vs. Flyers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

2024-25 season series: Tied 2-2

The Penguins continued their strong stretch Monday, earning their fifth win in 6 games with a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues. Pittsburgh cashed as a +102 home underdog as the Over (6) hit. RW Bryan Rust powered the offense with 2 goals and an assist, C Sidney Crosby added a goal and 2 helpers, and D Erik Karlsson chipped in 3 assists.

The Flyers picked up their third win in 4 games Saturday, edging the New York Islanders 4-3 in a shootout. Philadelphia cashed as a -110 home favorite with the Over (6.5) hitting. C Trevor Zegras led the attack with 2 goals, an assist and 2 blocked shots, while C Christian Dvorak added a goal and an assist in the victory.

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Penguins at Flyers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Penguins +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Flyers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Penguins +1.5 (-175) | Flyers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Penguins at Flyers projected goalies

Tristan Jarry (3-1-0, 2.73 GAA, .915 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Dan Vladar (3-2-0, 1.81 GAA, .932 SV%)

Jarry enters Tuesday’s matchup with momentum after stopping 26 of 29 shots in Monday’s win over St. Louis (.897 SV%). He owns a 2-1 road record this season and has historically fared well against Philadelphia. In 18 career games vs. the Flyers, Jarry is 11-4-2 with a 3.06 GAA and .895 save percentage, including a 7-3 victory in their most recent meeting on Dec. 23, 2024.

Vladar will get the call at home, where he’s 3-0 this season. He’s coming off a tough loss against the Senators in Ottawa despite a strong performance, stopping 31 of 33 shots (.939 SV%). His most recent matchup with Pittsburgh came on November 30, 2024 — a 6-2 defeat in which he faced 43 shots. In 4 career games vs. the Penguins, Vladar owns a 1-2-1 record with a 2.72 GAA and .921 SV%.

Penguins at Flyers picks and predictions

Prediction

Penguins 5, Flyers 3

Moneyline

BET PENGUINS (+135).

The Penguins enter Tuesday’s rivalry matchup with momentum, firepower, and a recent edge over the Flyers. Pittsburgh has taken 4 of the last 6 meetings between the Pennsylvania foes, and their veteran core continues to deliver at an elite level. Crosby — fresh off recording his 1,700th career point on Monday — along with C Evgeni Malkin and D Kris Letang remain the heartbeat of a team leading the NHL in total goals (38). The power play has been a major weapon to start the season, converting at 33%, the best mark in the league.

Pittsburgh’s offensive pressure and puck pursuit can test even a strong defensive club — and Philadelphia certainly qualifies. The Flyers have allowed an NHL-low 21 goals through their first stretch of games, leaning on structure and goaltending to stay competitive. Vladar has been strong at home, but he may face one of his toughest tests yet with the Penguins’ attack rolling.

Philadelphia’s biggest question remains where consistent scoring will come from. RW Matvei Michkov, expected to be the go-to offensive force, is still easing into the season after an ankle setback. Without a true established superstar to carry the load, the Flyers can struggle to match firepower against high-octane teams like Pittsburgh.

The Penguins’ experience, special teams edge, and recent form tilt the advantage their way. On a rivalry stage where execution matters, backing Pittsburgh to take care of business looks like the smarter bet Tuesday night.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

No need to play with the puck line when you've got the Penguins getting plus odds on the moneyline. I'm going to keep my wager there.

Over/Under

BET OVER 6 (-110).

The Over looks like the right side Tuesday night. Four of the last 5 meetings between the Penguins and Flyers have cleared the total, and both teams bring strong recent scoring trends into this rivalry matchup. Pittsburgh has gone Over in 3 straight games and leads the NHL in goals scored behind a league-best power-play unit. Philadelphia has hit the Over in 5 of its last 7. With pace and firepower on both sides, expect goals — take Over 6.

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