Philadelphia Flyers vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/22/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+125) Stars (-145)

The Philadelphia Flyers (28-33-8) are on their way to American Airlines Center on Saturday where they will try to beat the Dallas Stars (43-21-3). The odds on this game have the Flyers at +125 and the Stars are sitting at -145. The total is set at 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-0 loss to the Lightning in their previous contest . Philadelphia tallied 10 minutes in the box in this game. Furthermore, they had 5 power play tries but didn't convert them into a score. The Flyers offense left a lot to be desired in this defeat. While out there on the ice, they weren't able to convert any of the 21 shots they put on net.

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Philadelphia Flyers opponents have tallied 171 power play tries (26th in the league) and have a total of 38 goals in those chances. The Flyers have had 1,851 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .875. Philadelphia has taken 1,870 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.0%. While playing at even strength, the Flyers have conceded 193 goals while scoring 161 of their own. Philadelphia steps onto the ice with 182 power play chances and they have scored 26 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 14.29%. For the current campaign, they have earned 64 points and their points percentage sits at .464. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have notched 187 goals (24th in pro hockey) for the year and have allowed 231.

The man in net for this game is Samuel Ersson. Ersson has taken the ice for 102 contests throughout his NHL career. He has accumulated an overall mark of 48-35-11 and he was named the starter in 97 games. The opposition has racked up 273 goals versus Ersson in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 4.62. Ersson has seen 2,480 shots against him and has recorded 2,207 total saves. His save percentage is .890 during his 3,543 minutes on the ice. In his career, Ersson has recorded 49 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .505.

In their last game, Dallas faced off against the Ducks in a game where the Stars ended up with the win by a tally of 4-3. They had 4 power play opportunities in this game and scored 1 out of those tries. The Stars earned 4 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

On the year, the Dallas Stars have a total of 227 goals, 89 points, in addition to a points percentage of .664. They have allowed 176 goals to be scored by way of 148 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they were shorthanded. The Stars have accumulated 182 goals at even strength and 45 goals (10th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 199 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.61%. Dallas has attempted 1,947 shots (13th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.66%, while allowing their opponents 1,842 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 84.27% on the other teams 178 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.4%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Jake Oettinger between the pipes. Teams are averaging 3.14 goals/game and he has relinquished 584 goals overall. Oettinger's quality start rate comes out to 58.4% and he has made 136 quality starts in his professional career. He has been a starter 233 games and has played for a total of 11,161 mins. Oettinger is sitting with a lifetime mark of 144-63-26 and has participated in 242 games. He has tallied 6,021 stops out of the 6,605 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+125)

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