Flyers vs. Red Wings prediction: Detroit favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [3/28/2026]

The Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 8:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Red Wings as the most likely winner of the Flyers vs. Red Wings game.

This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Flyers vs. Red Wings prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Flyers and Red Wings, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Red Wings 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 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Flyers vs. Red Wings odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Flyers	Red Wings
Puck Line	+1.5 (-218)	-1.5 (+198)
Moneyline	+110	-128
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Flyers vs. Red Wings picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available 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	Red Wings -1.5	+198
Moneyline	Red Wings	-128
Total	Under 6	-110

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Red Wings -1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Flyers vs. Red Wings player props

Who will score a goal in Flyers vs. Red Wings?

According to our model, Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Red Wings.

Our projections give DeBrincat a 36.9% chance of scoring a goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the star is a 7.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Philadelphia Flyers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Travis Konecny	32.6%
Owen Tippett	27.2%
Matvei Michkov	25.5%
Noah Cates	19.8%
Trevor Zegras	18.7%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat	36.9%
Dylan Larkin	34.0%
Lucas Raymond	31.4%
Patrick Kane	26.5%
Marco Kasper	21.4%

First goal scorer predictions

Philadelphia Flyers

Player	First Goal Probability
Travis Konecny	7.0%
Owen Tippett	5.8%
Matvei Michkov	5.0%
Alex Bump	3.7%
Noah Cates	3.4%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat	7.8%
Dylan Larkin	7.2%
Lucas Raymond	6.3%
Patrick Kane	4.7%
Marco Kasper	4.0%

Flyers vs. Red Wings game-day updates and essential details

Saturday's action between the Red Wings and Flyers at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Red Wings, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Saturday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Red Wings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice, head to our responsible gambling hub.

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