The Philadelphia Flyers and Colorado Avalanche meet Friday in NHL action at the Ball Arena. Here’s a Avalanche vs Flyers Prediction. This article will include a Avalanche vs Flyers Pick.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Mammoth, beat the Golden Knights, and they will play the Islanders next. The Flyers have lost 7 of their last 8 games.
The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.9 goals per game and are scoring 15.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Trevor Zegras leads Philadelphia with 19 goals, Travis Konecny has 27 assists, and Owen Tippett has 124 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dan Vladar has allowed 67 goals on 706 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 69 goals on 485 shots.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Capitals, lost to the Ducks, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Avalanche have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Colorado Avalanche are averaging 3.96 goals per game and are scoring on 16.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Nathan MacKinnon leads Colorado with 38 goals, Cale Makar has 40 assists and Artturi Lehkonen has 119 shots on goal. Defensively, the Colorado Avalanche are allowing 2.27 goals per game and are killing 85 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Scott Wedgewood has given up 62 goals on 756 shots faced, and Mackenzie Blackwood has allowed 35 goals on 422 shots.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost seven of their last eight games.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games.
- The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Avalanche have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The road team has won four of the last five games between the Flyers and Avalanche.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games.
- The Flyers have won the second period in four of their last five road games against Central Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Flyers’ last seven road games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 11 of the Avalanche’s last 12 games after coming off overtime.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in five of the Avalanche’s last six night games at Ball Arena.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in 15 of the Avalanche’s last 16 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon ranks T1st in the league for Points (85) this season.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Christian Dvorak has scored at least one goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Jamie Drysdale has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flyers’ last six road games against Central Division opponents.
- Nikita Grebenkin has recorded two blocks against the Avalanche this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.96).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.27).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.49%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 31st in the league in save percentage this season (.884).
Avalanche vs Flyers Prediction
The Avalanche have finally run into some hiccups, and it opens the door for chances to fade them at these insane prices. The problem is the Flyers are riding the struggle bus and with their defensive effort in recent nights, it makes them a tough sell against the best team in hockey. Also, the Avs are still ridiculous on their home ice. The Avs have won 7 of the last 9 games against the Flyers. Even with some ugly recent losses, the Avs are still a safe bet, especially when playing lesser competition. Give me the Avs and the PL for max betting value.