Oilers vs. Flyers Prediction and Odds - October 19, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:30PM ET as the Edmonton Oilers square off with the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Oilers vs. Flyers matchup, plus the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Oilers vs. Flyers

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Oilers-Flyers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 64% chance of defeating the Flyers.

More: Oilers vs. Flyers Simulated 10K Times

Oilers vs. Flyers Odds

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

• Puck Line: Flyers +1.5 (-130), Oilers -1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Flyers +172, Oilers -198
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-140/+125)

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

The Flyers are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -130 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flyers at +172, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $172, earning a total payout of $272, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -198, where you can risk $198 to win $100, for a total payout of $298, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -140, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Oilers vs. Flyers

• Puck Line: Flyers +1.5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Flyers @ +172 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +125 via PointsBet (3.9% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Flyers moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+125) that are available from PointsBet.

Oilers vs. Flyers Prediction

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Oilers vs. Flyers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Flyers? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Flyers.

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Flyers.

DimersBOT gives McDavid a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Wells Fargo Center, while the Oilers star is a 47.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 9.5% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 9.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 6.0% probability
• Evander Kane: 5.6% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.3% probability

Philadelphia Flyers

• Travis Konecny: 5.5% probability
• Owen Tippett: 5.1% probability
• Cam Atkinson: 4.6% probability
• Sean Couturier: 4.4% probability
• Joel Farabee: 3.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 47.0% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 46.4% probability
• Zach Hyman: 31.5% probability
• Evander Kane: 30.2% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 28.9% probability

Philadelphia Flyers

• Travis Konecny: 30.9% probability
• Owen Tippett: 28.3% probability
• Sean Couturier: 26.4% probability
• Cam Atkinson: 25.1% probability
• Joel Farabee: 18.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Oilers vs. Flyers on Thursday October 19, 2023.

Oilers vs. Flyers Preview

Thursday's action between the Flyers and Oilers at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• Date: Thursday October 19, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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Conclusion

This comprehensive game preview features our Oilers vs. Flyers prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' picks are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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