Flyers vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - April 9

The Detroit Red Wings (40-29-9) bring a three-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers (40-26-12), who have won three straight, on Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

The Flyers have gone 7-3-0 in the past 10 games, putting up 35 total goals (six power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 21.4%). They have conceded 21 goals to their opponents.

Flyers vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Red Wings 4, Flyers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-118)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have gone 11-9-20 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 40-29-9.
• In the 26 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 16-5-5 record (good for 37 points).
• In the 12 games this season the Red Wings registered just one goal, they lost every time.
• Detroit has finished 7-7-2 in the 16 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 16 points).
• The Red Wings have scored at least three goals 46 times, and are 33-6-7 in those games (to register 73 points).
• In the 34 games when Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 20-11-3 record (43 points).
• In the 40 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 18-17-5 (41 points).
• The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Red Wings finished 22-10-3 in those contests (47 points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

• The Flyers have posted a record of 15-12-27 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 40-26-12.
• Philadelphia has earned 22 points (7-5-8) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the 13 games this season the Flyers finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
• When Philadelphia has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 18 points (7-8-4 record).
• The Flyers have scored at least three goals 43 times, earning 70 points from those matchups (33-6-4).
• Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal in 23 games this season and has recorded 31 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 17-13-3 (37 points).
• The Flyers have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 21-12-7 to register 49 points.

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Flyers vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan

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