Flyers vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 9

The Philadelphia Flyers (15-9-3), coming off a 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche, host the San Jose Sharks (14-13-3) at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sharks took down the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in their last game.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we pick to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.

The Sharks have a 5-5-0 record in their last 10 games. They have scored 26 goals while conceding 33 in that period. On the power play, 41 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (19.5% conversion rate).

Flyers vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Flyers 4, Sharks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Flyers (-182)
• 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 scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
• Philadelphia has taken five points from the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-3-1 record).
• The Flyers have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 13-0-1 in those games (to register 27 points).
• In the eight games when Philadelphia has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 4-2-2.
• When it has outshot opponents, 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 a 14-13-3 record this season and are 6-3-9 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• San Jose has earned 16 points (7-4-2) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Sharks registered just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
• San Jose has earned five points (2-1-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Sharks have earned 26 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
• San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 13 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, San Jose is winless (0-4-0) this season.
• The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 26 games, going 14-9-3 to register 31 points.

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Flyers vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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