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Penguins vs. Flyers prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [4/29/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers will square off with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Flyers a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Penguins.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's Penguins vs. Flyers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Penguins vs. Flyers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Penguins and Flyers, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Flyers a 52% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going over.
Penguins vs. Flyers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penguins | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Flyers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | +205 |
| Moneyline | Penguins | +102 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Penguins vs. Flyers player props
Who will score a goal in Penguins vs. Flyers?
According to our model, Rickard Rakell is most likely to score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Flyers.
Our projections give Rakell a 35.3% chance of scoring a goal at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while the star is a 6.5% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | 35.3% |
| Bryan Rust | 31.6% |
| Sidney Crosby | 30.1% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 25.8% |
| Anthony Mantha | 23.3% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Porter Martone | 30.6% |
| Alex Bump | 29.3% |
| Owen Tippett | 27.7% |
| Tyson Foerster | 25.9% |
| Travis Konecny | 24.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Rickard Rakell | 6.5% |
| Bryan Rust | 5.9% |
| Sidney Crosby | 5.7% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 4.9% |
| Anthony Mantha | 4.3% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Porter Martone | 6.0% |
| Alex Bump | 5.6% |
| Tyson Foerster | 4.8% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.2% |
| Travis Konecny | 4.1% |
Penguins vs. Flyers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Flyers and Penguins in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
Sixteen teams, including the Penguins and Flyers, reached the 2026 NHL Playoffs, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Flyers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins in Wednesday's NHL matchup.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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