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Sharks vs. Flyers prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Flyers and San Jose Sharks are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Flyers as the most likely winner of the Sharks vs. Flyers game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sharks vs. Flyers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Sharks and Flyers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Flyers a 60% chance of defeating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Sharks vs. Flyers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Flyers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +152 | -180 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sharks vs. Flyers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Sharks +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Sharks | +152 |
| Total | Under 6 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sharks +1.5 at the spread.
Sharks vs. Flyers player props
Who will score a goal in Sharks vs. Flyers?
According to our model, Macklin Celebrini is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Flyers.
Our projections give Celebrini a 36.7% chance of scoring a goal at Xfinity Mobile Arena, while the star is a 7.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 36.7% |
| Will Smith | 31.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 26.7% |
| William Eklund | 24.9% |
| Adam Gaudette | 24.6% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matvei Michkov | 34.0% |
| Travis Konecny | 33.6% |
| Owen Tippett | 32.7% |
| Trevor Zegras | 31.1% |
| Bobby Brink | 24.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 7.6% |
| Will Smith | 5.9% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 4.8% |
| Adam Gaudette | 4.6% |
| William Eklund | 4.1% |
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matvei Michkov | 6.8% |
| Travis Konecny | 6.6% |
| Owen Tippett | 6.1% |
| Trevor Zegras | 5.8% |
| Bobby Brink | 4.5% |
Sharks vs. Flyers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Flyers and Sharks at Xfinity Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Flyers, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sharks vs. Flyers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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