This is a 10* on PHILADELPHIA

We haven't seen too much from either the Devils or Flyers on this young season, but we think we've seen enough to take the latter at home tonight. Philadelphia has played just one game so far and it was a 4-3 win over Chicago over in Prague. New Jersey has lost twice, including blowing a 4-0 lead to Winnipeg in the first game. That was followed up by a 7-2 loss to a Buffalo team that last season finished with only 76 points. Of course, the Devils finished with only 72 points and were the last place team in the Metropolitan. It was quite curious (to us) to see how much 'preseason hype' NJ is getting coming off that kind of season. They were projected (by oddsmakers) for 90.5 points, which would be right at the cusp of playoff contention. We just don't see it as the goaltending here remains pretty terrible and Philly got off 38 shots in the win over Chicago. This is the only home that the Flyers get to play between now and October 19th. So they should come out focused and ready to play. New Jersey also has had plenty of rest coming into this game, but they are 0-4 the last four times they've played with three or more days rest. Play on PHILADELPHIA

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