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Flyers vs. Flames prediction: Why Calgary is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/31/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Philadelphia Flyers vs Calgary Flames predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Saddledome on Wednesday, with puck drop at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Flames as the most likely winner of the Flyers vs. Flames game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Flyers vs. Flames prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Flyers and Flames 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Flames a 55% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Flyers vs. Flames odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Flames |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-215) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +118 | -135 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flyers vs. Flames picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Flyers +1.5 | -215 |
| Moneyline | Flyers | +118 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -118 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Flyers to win.
Flyers vs. Flames player props
Who will score a goal in Flyers vs. Flames?
According to our model, Nazem Kadri is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Flames.
Our projections give Kadri a 29.8% chance of scoring a goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the star is a 6.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 28.4% |
| Trevor Zegras | 26.0% |
| Matvei Michkov | 25.8% |
| Carl Grundstrom | 25.0% |
| Owen Tippett | 24.6% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 29.8% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 28.7% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 24.0% |
| Matthew Coronato | 23.5% |
| Blake Coleman | 22.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 6.0% |
| Trevor Zegras | 5.2% |
| Matvei Michkov | 5.1% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.9% |
| Carl Grundstrom | 4.8% |
Calgary Flames
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nazem Kadri | 6.3% |
| Yegor Sharangovich | 5.8% |
| Matthew Coronato | 4.3% |
| Jonathan Huberdeau | 4.2% |
| Mikael Backlund | 4.1% |
Flyers vs. Flames game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's matchup between the Flames and Flyers at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Calgary Flames
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
Conclusion
We predict the Flames, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Flames insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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