Flyers vs Penguins Prediction, Odds & Best Bets – Game 3

• The Philadelphia Flyers are up 2-0 on the Pittsburgh Penguins as they face off in Game 3
• Will Sidney Crosby step up for the Penguins and light the lamp?
• Make sure you keep reading, as you’ll get the latest odds, best bets, and predictions

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The Philadelphia Flyers are at home looking to claim a 3-0 series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Puck drop is set for these two bitter rivals at 7:00 PM ET at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins will be in full desperation mode in their first-round series and don’t want to be put on the brink of elimination. Pittsburgh was shut out in Game 2 and only generated 27 shots on Dan Vladar.

Can the desperate road underdogs find their game when they need it most, or will their rivals light the lamp and ruin the party? Keep scrolling to uncover our top picks, analyze the lines, and cash in on the most valuable prop bets on the board!

PIT vs PHI Predictions and Best Bets

Moneyline Pick: Penguins ML (-105 at BetMGM)

The Pittsburgh Penguins need a win badly, or they’ll be on the verge of getting eliminated in their first-round playoff series. Everyone thought the Pens would be tanking this year, but they proved a ton of people wrong. They’ll have to do that once against as no one is giving them a chance to come back against the Flyers. Pittsburgh was 2-0-2 against the Flyers in their season series, and they scored five or more goals in both of their victories.

I’m banking on the Penguins being extremely motivated and desperate, so I think the moneyline pick is a great bet. Dan Vladar is expected to start for Philly, and he has a career 2-3-1 record against Pittsburgh. His career goals against average against the Penguins is 3.10 as well. I expect the Penguins to pepper Vladar early and get a lead to silence the home crowd.

Player Prop Pick: Sidney Crosby anytime goal (+200 at DraftKings)

Sidney Crosby hasn’t recorded a goal in this series, and there would be no better time for the Penguins’ captain to light the lamp. The Penguins are facing a 2-0 deficit, and they need a boost from their Captain. #87 potted 29 goals this season in 68 games while dishing out 45 assists. He is on the No.1 powerplay unit and tallied 10 of his goals with the man advantage.

Crosby has tormented the Flyers and their fans for the majority of his career. He has sniped 60 goals in 93 career games against Philadelphia. There’s no way that the Penguins’ franchise player will let his squad go down without a fight. Crosby has also tallied at least three shots on goal in the last two playoff contests.

Odds as of April 22, at 2:41 PM ET from BetMGM and DraftKings

Penguins vs Flyers Game Odds and Lines

The latest NHL odds have the Penguins as a road underdog as they face the possibility of being on the brink of elimination in this first-round Eastern Conference playoff duel.

For bettors who managed to lock in the Flyers at their listed -115 moneyline, a successful $10 wager would yield a profit of just $8.70. Based on those early numbers, the vig-free implied win probability sat at roughly 53% for the Flyers and 51% for the Penguins.

Odds as of April 22, at 2:41 PM ET from BetMGM, DraftKings, and FanDuel

Penguins vs Flyers Team Stats Comparison

Penguins vs Flyers Game Information and How to Watch

• Date: April 22, 2026
• Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
• Location: Philadelphia, PY
• Away Team: Penguins
• Home Team: Flyers
• Television: TNT for USA viewers | Sportsnet and TVA Sports for Canada viewers