New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction: Betting on the home team

Prediction for the NHL New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers match, which will take place on April 9. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

The Islanders are on the verge of leaving the playoff zone. At the end of the regular season, New York must concentrate fully. Otherwise, Pittsburgh, fifth in the Metropolitan Division, could pass them. At the moment, the difference between the rivals is only one point. The upcoming meeting is an excellent opportunity for the Islanders to provide themselves with some advantages. In the last game, the Islanders beat Tampa Bay with a score of 6:1.

Philadelphia has already realized that they can't play in the playoffs. At the end of the regular season, the team relaxed. Evidence of it was a five-match losing streak with a total score of 12:23 - 4:5 from Ottawa, 3:6 from Buffalo, 2:4 from Pittsburgh, 2:4 from St. Louis, and 1:4 from Dallas. As for the Flyers' position in the NHL standings, they are penultimate in the Metropolitan Division and 14th in the East with 71 points.

Philadelphia is doomed to defeat in the upcoming game. The team has no motivation. So, the Flyers will take to the ice purely for show. New York, in turn, needs only a win. Otherwise, they could lose their place in the top four of the Metropolitan Division. We suggest not making anything up and betting on a clean win for the home team.