San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction and Picks - December 9, 2025
Tuesday evening Inter-Conference NHL action, and we have a San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction ready to roll for you. The Sharks are off a 4-1 road win over the Hurricanes, and they are now at 14-16 on the year. Philadelphia comes in at 15-12 on the year, but they are off a 3-2 home loss to Colorado. The Flyers won both meetings between these teams a year ago. Read on to see our Sharks vs Flyers prediction.
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Sharks Stun Hurricanes On The Road
San Jose’s most recent game was a 4–1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on December 7, where Macklin Celebrini had a goal and two assists, tying Connor McDavid for the league lead in helpers while Alex Nedeljkovic stopped 28 shots against his former team. It was a statement performance for the Sharks, who had lost two straight before that and badly needed a road victory. Celebrini’s emergence as a teenage star has been the story of their season, and his ability to drive offense even against top defenses has kept San Jose afloat in the Pacific Division.
Offensively, the Sharks average 2.8 goals per game, ranking 23rd, and generate just 24.0 shots per game, the lowest in the league. Despite that, their power play has been effective at 19.1%, with Celebrini and Will Smith providing creativity and finishing. Collin Graf and William Eklund have chipped in timely goals, but the team still lacks consistent secondary scoring. Their faceoff win rate sits at 47.8%, below average, which often leaves them chasing possession. Discipline has also been an issue, with 253 penalty minutes, though their special teams have been steady enough to keep them competitive.
Defensively, San Jose allows 3.3 goals per game and 31.4 shots against, ranking near the bottom in both categories. The penalty kill has been respectable at 80.0%, but the workload on their goaltenders has been heavy. Nedeljkovic and Yaroslav Askarov have split duties, with Askarov carrying most of the starts but showing inconsistency. The blue line, led by John Klingberg and Timothy Liljegren, has struggled to limit high-danger chances. Against Philadelphia, the Sharks will need Celebrini to continue his elite playmaking while tightening up defensively to avoid being overwhelmed by the Flyers’ forecheck.
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Flyers Fall Short Against the Avs
Philadelphia’s most recent game was a 3–2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on December 7, where Sean Couturier scored in his 900th career game and Travis Konecny added another, but Trevor Zegras missed a penalty shot in the third that could have tied it. It was a tough defeat against the league’s best team, though the Flyers showed resilience by pushing hard in the final period. The loss snapped a stretch where they had won six of their previous eight, leaving them at 15–9–3 heading into this matchup.
Offensively, the Flyers average 2.8 goals per game, ranking 23rd, and generate 25.2 shots per game, which is also near the bottom of the league. Their power play sits at 18.7%, with Zegras and Matvei Michkov providing creativity, while Couturier and Konecny remain the steady finishers. Philadelphia’s faceoff percentage is 47.9%, similar to San Jose, which means puck possession often comes down to effort and forecheck pressure. Despite the modest scoring numbers, the Flyers have found ways to win close games, leaning on opportunistic goals and strong play from their top six forwards.
Defensively, Philadelphia has been far stronger, allowing just 2.8 goals per game and ranking 11th in goals against. They limit opponents to 26.2 shots per game, sixth-best in the NHL, and their penalty kill is excellent at 82.1%. Dan Vladar has been reliable in net with a 2.59 GAA, while Samuel Ersson has provided depth despite inconsistency. The Flyers’ blue line, anchored by Cam York and Travis Sanheim, has been disciplined and physical, keeping opponents from generating sustained pressure. Against San Jose, Philadelphia’s defensive structure and goaltending should give them the edge, especially if they can frustrate Celebrini and force the Sharks into low-percentage looks.
San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Pick
Sharks vs Flyers Moneyline Pick
- Philadelphia -172 (5 Units)
Philadelphia looks like the stronger side heading into this matchup with San Jose. The Flyers just dropped a 3–2 game to Colorado on December 7, but they pushed the league’s top team to the wire and showed resilience with goals from Sean Couturier and Travis Konecny. For the season, Philadelphia allows only 2.8 goals per game and ranks 6th in shots against (26.2), backed by an 82.1% penalty kill that has kept them in tight contests. Their defensive structure and goaltending have been reliable, and when paired with opportunistic scoring from Trevor Zegras and Matvei Michkov, they’ve proven they can grind out wins against tougher opponents.
San Jose, meanwhile, has struggled to generate consistent offense despite Macklin Celebrini’s brilliance. The Sharks average just 2.8 goals per game and sit dead last in shots at 24.0 per game, which makes it difficult to sustain pressure against a disciplined defense like Philadelphia’s. Their penalty kill is serviceable at 80.0%, but they allow 31.4 shots per game, one of the worst marks in the league, and that workload has exposed their goaltending. Even coming off a 4–1 win over Carolina on December 7, the Sharks remain vulnerable against teams that can control possession and limit mistakes. With the Flyers’ defensive edge and balanced scoring, Philadelphia is the side that matches up better and has the tools to cover at home.
Sharks vs Flyers Over/Under Pick
- Under 6 (4 Units)
The Under 6 looks like the right angle in Sharks–Flyers because both teams have struggled to generate consistent offense while leaning on defensive structure to stay competitive. San Jose averages just 2.8 goals per game and ranks last in shots at 24.0 per game, even in their recent 4–1 win over Carolina on December 7 where Macklin Celebrini carried the attack. Philadelphia, meanwhile, also averages 2.8 goals per game, but their defense has been excellent, allowing only 2.8 goals per game and ranking 6th in shots against (26.2), backed by an 82.1% penalty kill. The Flyers’ most recent outing, a 3–2 loss to Colorado on December 7, showed their ability to keep elite offenses in check. With both sides playing low-event hockey and neither boasting explosive scoring depth, the matchup sets up well for a tight, grinding game that stays under the total of 6.
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