The Philadelphia Flyers (15-9-3) take on the San Jose Sharks (14-13-3) at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Flyers lost to the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in their most recent outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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In the past 10 games, the Sharks have recorded a 5-5-0 record after totaling 26 total goals (eight power-play goals on 41 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 19.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.

Flyers vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Flyers 4, Sharks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Flyers (-173)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Flyers Splits and Trends

The Flyers are 7-3-10 in overtime games as part of a 15-9-3 overall record.
Philadelphia is 2-4-3 (seven points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
In the six games this season the Flyers registered just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
Philadelphia has finished 2-3-1 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
The Flyers are 13-0-1 in the 14 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 27 points).
In the eight games when Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 4-2-2 to record 10 points.
In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Philadelphia is 7-4-1 (15 points).
The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Flyers went 7-5-2 in those contests (16 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks have posted a record of 6-3-9 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 14-13-3.
In the 13 games San Jose has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
This season the Sharks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
San Jose has earned five points (2-1-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Sharks have earned 26 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 13 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-4-0) this season.
The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Sharks went 14-9-3 in those contests (31 points).

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