Philadelphia heads to Honda Center needing points in a tight Metropolitan race, while Anaheim is trying to hold off a cluster at the top of the Pacific. The Flyers have been a better road team than most realize, but they come in facing a Ducks team with strong home results.
Anaheim is priced as the favorite on the moneyline, with the total set at 6.5. The puck line is offering plus money if you want the Ducks by 2+, but Philadelphia’s profile suggests a tighter game is more likely than a blowout.
Odds & Game Info
Odds as of 3:23 PM ET on March 18, 2026. Odds listed from Bet105.
| Market | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Spread (Puck Line) | Anaheim Ducks -1.5 (+156) | Philadelphia Flyers +1.5 (-194) |
| Moneyline | Anaheim Ducks -156 | Philadelphia Flyers +130 |
| Total (6.5) | Over 6.5 (-104) | Under 6.5 (-118) |
- Time: 10:00 PM ET (March 18, 2026)
- Arena: Honda Center (Anaheim, CA)
- Starting goalies: Not confirmed as of publish time
Team Records
Here’s a quick snapshot of where both teams stand entering puck drop.
| Team | Record | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Flyers | 31-23-12 (Road: 16-12-4) | 6-3-1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 37-27-3 (Home: 22-10-1) | 6-4-0 |
Team Stats
These baseline rates help frame the total and game script.
| Team | Goals per game | Goals allowed per game | Power play % | Penalty kill % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Flyers | 2.77 | 3.05 | 15.2% | 78.1% |
| Anaheim Ducks | 3.21 | 3.48 | 17.1% | 77.6% |
Recaps
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia’s recent results have leaned under-style: over their last 10 games, they’re averaging 2.1 goals scored and 2.2 goals allowed per game. Their last five included a 2-1 shootout loss vs. Columbus (March 14) and a 4-1 home win vs. Washington (March 11), with three of those five decided in a shootout.
In net, Dan Vladar (21-11-7, 2.46 GAA, .905 SV%) has clearly outperformed Samuel Ersson (10-10-5, 3.30 GAA, .863 SV%), but Philly’s starter is unconfirmed.
Injuries: Ty Murchison (out), Rodrigo Abols (IR, estimated return March 24).
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim’s last 10 games are 6-4-0 with an even-leaning profile: 3.0 goals scored and 3.1 goals allowed per game. Their last five included a 4-3 road win at Montreal (March 15) and a 2-0 road loss at Ottawa (March 14), with scoring volatility showing up game to game.
The Ducks’ goalie options include Lukas Dostal (27-15-2, 3.06 GAA, .891 SV%) and Ville Husso (7-7-1, 3.01 GAA, .898 SV%), with the starter not confirmed.
Injuries: Radko Gudas (out, estimated return March 24), Ross Johnston (out, estimated return April 16), Petr Mrazek (IR, out).
Matchup Keys
- Shot volume gap: Anaheim is at 30.3 shots for per game vs. Philadelphia at 25.2, which matters if the Ducks spend long stretches in the offensive zone.
- Can the Flyers finish enough at 5v5: Philadelphia’s 2.77 goals per game is the lower number in this matchup, and Anaheim’s defensive issues (3.48 goals allowed per game) are the opening.
- Special teams are unlikely to “save” either side: both power plays are below 18%, and both penalty kills sit in the 77% to 78% range.
- Goalie edge swings the handicap: Vladar’s season line (2.46, .905) vs. Dostal’s (3.06, .891) is a meaningful difference if Philly gets the better goaltending assignment.
- Home ice vs. travel: Anaheim is 22-10-1 at home; Philadelphia had three full days between games (last played March 14) but is traveling cross-country into a late start.
Betting Trends
- Anaheim is 22-10-1 at home.
- Philadelphia is 16-12-4 on the road.
- Over the last 10, Anaheim is 6-4-0 while allowing 3.1 goals per game.
- Over the last 10, Philadelphia is 6-3-1 while allowing 2.2 goals per game.
- Anaheim generates 30.3 shots per game; Philadelphia generates 25.2.
- Philadelphia allows 25.7 shots against per game; Anaheim allows 29.0.
- Philadelphia’s power play is 15.2% vs. Anaheim’s penalty kill at 77.6%.
- Anaheim’s power play is 17.1% vs. Philadelphia’s penalty kill at 78.1%.
- The season series is 1-0 Philadelphia after a 5-2 Flyers win (Jan. 6).
Best Bet
Under 6.5 (-118).
Philadelphia’s recent 10-game sample is playing tighter than the market total, and their offense is still sub-3.0 goals per game on the season. Anaheim can drive shot volume, but the Ducks are not an elite power-play team, which reduces the number of “easy” scoring paths if the game is called tight. If Vladar gets the start for Philly, the goaltending profile also supports a lower-scoring outcome than 6.5.
Predicted Score
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Anaheim Ducks 3, Philadelphia Flyers 2
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