Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 12/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (-182) Blackhawks (+150)

The Philadelphia Flyers (17-10-7) are on their way to United Center on Tuesday where they will attempt to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (13-16-6). The line on this contest has Philadelphia at -182 and Chicago opens at +150. The total is set at 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Rangers in their previous contest . Philadelphia accrued 13 penalty mins in this outing. They also had 5 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to score 2 goals. The Flyers had a good offensive outing and it showed in this game. In the game, they converted 4 out of the 32 shots they looked to score on.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Philadelphia Flyers have notched 98 goals (23rd in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have surrendered 96. For the current campaign, they have recorded 41 points and their points % is .603. Philadelphia has accounted for 96 power play opportunities and they have scored 16 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 16.67%. When playing at even strength, the Flyers have conceded 76 goals while scoring 82 on offense. Philadelphia has tried 854 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.5%. The Flyers so far have had 879 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .891. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have totaled 108 power play opportunities (15th in the league) and have a total of 20 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Samuel Ersson. In his career, Ersson has accrued 54 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .462. He has a save percentage of .886 for his 5,864 mins on the ice. Ersson has seen 3,009 shot attempts taken against him and has garnered 2,666 saves. Opponents have been able to score 343 goals versus Ersson in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.93. He has amassed a mark of 56-43-16 and was named the starter in 117 games. Ersson has been involved in 123 games over the course of his NHL career.

In their last game, Chicago played the Senators in a game where the Blackhawks ended up taking the loss by a mark of 6-4. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest and netted 1 out of those opportunities. The Blackhawks recorded 4 goals of the 24 shots on goal they tried.

During this campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have a total of 98 goals, 32 points, as well as a points percentage of .457. They have granted a total of 109 goals to be scored by way of 90 goals at even strength and 19 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have accumulated 77 goals at even strength and 21 goals (14th in hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 99 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 21.21%. Chicago has tried 882 shots (30th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 11.11%, while allowing the other team 1,072 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 84.30% on their opponents 121 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.8%.

Across the rink you are going to see Spencer Knight between the pipes. Knight has earned a lifetime mark of 59-42-14 and has participated in 119 games. Knight's quality start rate is 52.3% and he has 57 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has recorded 3,020 saves out of the 3,333 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .906. His opponents are averaging 2.87 goals/game and he has relinquished 313 goals altogether. He has started in 109 contests and has played 5,095 minutes.

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Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+150)

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