Philadelphia Flyers (28-34-9) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (20-41-9)
March 23, 2025 3:00 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Blackhawks 124 / Philadelphia Flyers -148; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 23 at United Center in Chicago, IL. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers (28-34-9, 35-36 ATS) can’t wait for this month to be over as they are going through their worst period of the season. The Flyers lost nine of 11 games in March and are currently on a four-game losing skid after falling to the Hurricanes, Lightning, Capitals, and Stars. Philadelphia is at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division Standings with 65 points, 43 behind the leaders Capitals.
The Flyers average 2.70 goals per game this year (26th), while they allow 3.34 GPG (28th). Travis Konecny leads the team with 66 points (23 G and 43 A). Matvei Michkov contributes 48 points (20 G and 28 A), while Owen Tippett has 37 points (19 G and 18 A).
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks (20-41-9, 36-34 ATS) are perhaps in an even worse situation than the Flyers as they lost 13 of the previous 16 games and are on a seven-game losing streak at the moment. The Blackhawks lost to the Preds, Avs, Sharks, Canucks, Kraken, Kings, and Blues during this negative run. Chicago is at the bottom of the Central Division Standings with 49 points, 51 behind the top-placed Jets.
The Blackhawks score 2.67 goals per game on average (28th), while they concede 3.54 GPG (30th). This season, Connor Bedard leads the team with 54 points (19 G and 35 A). Teuvo Teravainen has 53 points (15 G and 38 A), while Ryan Donato chips in with 51 points (23 G and 28 A).
Spencer Knight (14-12-1) is expected to start for the Blackhawks at the goal on Sunday against the Flyers. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.50 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and two shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last seven games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games at United Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 14 of the Flyers’ last 15 games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.84%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for shots per game this season (24.4).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.69).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in save percentage this season (.874).
