Philadelphia Flyers (12-11-3) vs. Boston Bruins (14-11-3)
December 7, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston Bruins -160 / Philadelphia Flyers +135; Over/Under: +6
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The Philadelphia Flyers and Boston Bruins meet Saturday in NHL action at the TD Garden. Here’s a Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction. This article will include a Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Pick.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Blues, lost to the Panthers, and they play the Utah Hockey Club, Blue Jackets, and Red Wings next. The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring 16.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Travis Konecny leads Philadelphia with 13 goals, Matvei Michkov has 13 assists and Owen Tippett has 72 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.38 goals per game and are killing 80.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ivan Fedotov has allowed 32 goals on 260 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 26 goals on 265 shots.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins beat the Red Wings and Blackhawks, and they play the Jets, Kraken and Canucks next. The Boston Bruins are averaging 2.54 goals per game and are scoring on 11.8 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 10 goals, Brad Marchand has 1 assist and Pavel Zacha has 62 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jeremy Swayman has allowed 56 goals on 524 shots faced, while Joonas Korpisalo has given up 23 goals on 252 shots.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last eight Saturday games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have won eight of their last nine day games following a road win.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last four day games.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Charlie Coyle has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 10 Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Hampus Lindholm has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Garnet Hathaway has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances in day games at TD Garden.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of the Flyers’ last six road games.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers’ last six road games.
Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
The Philadelphia Flyers have played well enough this season to deserve a look in the underdog role. The problem is the Bruins have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Flyers, and most of the games weren’t close. The Bruins beat the Flyers last month 3-0. This is also an early start, which usually favors the home team as well. The Bruins are having a nice week with 3 straight wins and the offense is picking up. Give me the Bruins and the fair price.
