In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 2nd at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 30-21-2 this season after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Colorado scored four goals in the first period and they were able to cruise the rest of the way for the shutout win. The Avalanche outshot St. Louis by a total of 36-19, won 42% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Drouin (2), Kiviranta, Necas, and Makar, while Blackwood stopped all 19 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Avalanche lost to the Islanders by a score of 5-2 but did beat the Rangers by a score of 5-4 before that. Colorado has lost four of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Central standings with 62 points. Colorado has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 21% on the power play and 80.2% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 19 goals, 60 assists, and 209 shots on goal, while Cale Makar has added 25 goals, 39 assists, and 135 shots on goal this year. Mackenzie Blackwood is 11-5-2 with a 2.15 goals against average and a .921 save percentage this season.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 23-24-6 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed two goals in the second period and one in the third for the shutout loss. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 28-23, won 49.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia was led by Seeler, Foerster, and Brink, who all had three shots on goal, while Fedotov stopped 25 out of 28 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Flyers lost to the Devils by a score of 5-0 but did beat the Devils by a score of 4-2 before that. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied for last in the Metro standings with 52 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 37 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 104 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 15-9-2 with a 2.86 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year.
Why the Avalanche will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost each of their last eight Sunday games.
- The Avalanche have won each of their last eight Sunday day games at Ball Arena.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in four of the Flyers’ last five games.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last four day games against Central Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Flyers’ last eight games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Avalanche’s last four games against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last 11 games between the Flyers and Avalanche.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Flyers’ last six games following a home loss.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Artturi Lehkonen has scored a goal in each of the Avalanche’s last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last nine Sunday home games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche’s last 13 home games.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Flyers as underdogs against the Avalanche.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in six of the Flyers’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
Avalanche vs Flyers Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games and they will be at home for this contest. The Avalanche are 15-10-2 at home this year, while the Flyers are 11-12-5 on the road. Philadelphia has lost four of their last five games and they have scored a total of two goals in those four losses. The Flyers are scoring just 2.85 goals per game this season and they play a Colorado team that has really played strong defense over the last two months. Take the Avalanche -1.5 here.