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Islanders vs. Flyers Free Pick

PHILADELPHIA, PA (The Spread) – If the recent trends stay true, goals could be at a premium in tonight’s Islanders-Flyers game at 7:00PM ET.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Flyers as –173 money line favorites over the Islanders, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. New York enters play with a 21-22-8 record and is 10-11-3 on the road, while Philadelphia is 30-16-6 overall and 12-8-4 at home.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Flyers opened as –185 money line favorites but their line has since dropped to –173. The Islanders, meanwhile, have gone from +168 money line underdogs to +160 on the ML, while the over/under total has stayed at 5.5 since opening at that same number.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 82% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Flyers. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NHL FREE PICK: Take the under. According to latest NHL trends, the under is 4-1 in the Islanders’ last five road games and 4-1 in their last five games as a road underdog. The under is also 5-1 in the Flyers’ last six games as a favorite, 4-1 in their last five games playing on one day of rest and 5-1 in their last six contests versus a team with a  losing record.

TUESDAY NHL FREE PICK: ISLANDERS/FLYERS UNDER 5.5