Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game 4 Preview, Picks & Odds for Saturday, April 25, 2026

By Kody Malstrom | Apr 24, 2026, 8:12pm

After securing one of the last spots in the Metropolitan, the Philadelphia Flyers have been able to carry over their momentum into the first round of the playoffs, taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their turnaround on offense has sparked their hot start, reducing the amount of variance they have to deal with which makes it easier for them to hold on to their leads.

With the Flyers firing on all cylinders, they will be able to continue to overwhelm the Penguins and close out the series in a sweep. Especially with the Penguins front line falling hard back down to reality, lacking the aggression that is needed to crack the Flyers coverage. With no clear path for success, expect the Penguins to continue to struggle, resulting in an early exit from the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Analysis

Since the start of the regular season, the Philadelphia Flyers back line have been one of the more dominant units in the league, ranking in the top-5 in Expected Goals Against in All Situations with an average of 2.83 Expected Goals Against per game. Three games into the playoffs, the Flyers have been able to elevate their level of play, conceding just 2.66.

With the Flyers consistently smothering their shot attempts, the Penguins front line have harshly regressed, dropping down to near dead last in Expected Goals For. Even with Pittsburgh fielding a very versatile front line, their lack of aggression makes it easier for their opponents to clog the middle with no one on their roster averaging more than 3.00 Shots on Goal per game.

When protected, Dan Vladar has been able to thrive, averaging just 1.33 Goals Against and a .947 Save Percentage throughout the playoffs. While his current marks in net are unsustainable, it is worth noting Vladar was able to play at a very high level during the regular season, averaging 2.42 Goals Against per game in 52 starts.

On the other end, the Flyers front line have been able to elevate their level of play since the start of the playoffs, generating nearly 4.00 Expected Goals in their win in game three. The emergence of Porter Martone has played a major role in their success, averaging 0.54 Expected Goals and 3.56 Shots on Goal per game.

With both sides of the ice skating circles around the Penguins, expect the Flyers to close out the series and hold them under their team total in the process. If you want to increase your risk on the Flyers, place a smaller wager on their moneyline as well.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Best Bet, Pick & Prediction

Best Bet: Penguins U2.5 (+120)
Score Prediction: Flyers 3, Penguins 2

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Odds

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Information

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
Network: TBS
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena – 5.5 goals per game; 15-23-4 O/U
Series Score: Flyers 3-0

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Betting Resources

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers Key Players

Pittsburgh Penguins

Sidney Crosby – Last Game: (0 Goals, 1 Assist, 3 Shots on Goal)
Rickard Rakell – Last Game: (0 Goals, 1 Assist, 3 Shots on Goal)
Stuart Skinner – Last Game: (4 Goals Against, 24 Saves)

Philadelphia Flyers

Owen Tippett – Last Game: (1 Goal, 1 Assist, 1 Shots on Goal)
Porter Martone – Last Game: (0 Goals, 1 Assist, 2 Shots on Goal)
Dan Vladar – Last Game: (2 Goals Against, 27 Saves)

Photo Credit: AP/Matt Slocum

Kody Malstrom

Kody is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with eight years of experience in the industry. He covers a wide range of sports, including NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, and UFC. What started as a side gig has turned into a full time job, spending a majority of his time staring at odds screens and market movement. When away from the computer, Kody enjoys spending his time outdoors relaxing at the beach or golfing with friends.