Calgary Flames vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction 12-31-23 NHL Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers and the Calgary Flames meet in NHL action from the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday. Two teams that could use a win to close out the year, who comes out on top? Let’s dive in and find out with our Flyers vs. Flames Prediction.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers will be looking to rebound from a 2-1 OT loss to Seattle in their last matchup. Travis Konecny leads the Flyers in scoring with a team-high 17 goals and 12 assists for his 29 points while Travis Sanheim has 25 points with a team-high 21 assists. Joel Farabee has 24 points split between 12 goals and 12 assists and Sean Couturier also has 23 points with 14 assists. Owen Tippett’s 22 points are split between 12 goals and 10 assists as well. Carter Hart has posted a 9-6-3 record in goal for Philly with a 2.54 GAA and a .915 save percentage while Samuel Ersson is 9-4-2 with a 2.50 GAA and a .902 save percentage. Cal Petersen’s also 1-1 with a 3.50 GAA and an .896 save percentage as well on the year. The Flyers will meet the Oilers after this one.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts

• The Flyers have won each of their last three games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Flyers’ last 10 games.
• The road team has won the second period in four of the Flyers’ last five games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Flyers’ last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames will be looking to rebound after back-to-back losses following a 2-1 loss to Seattle last time out. Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 25 points including 9 goals and a team-high 16 assists while Elias Lindholm has 23 points and Blake Coleman also has 24 points with Coleman logging a team-high 12 goals while Lindholm has 15 assists. Mackenzie Weegar has 20 points with 8 goals and 12 assists while Yegor Sharangovich has 22 points with 11 goals and 11 assists this season. Jacob Markstrom has gone 8-10-2 with a 2.71 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Dan Vladar is 5-4-2 with a 3.40 GAA and an .886 save percentage this season. Dustin Wolf has also gone 1-2-1 with a 3.46 GAA and an .893 save percentage as well this season.

Calgary Flames Team Facts

• The underdogs have won nine of the Flames’ last 10 games at Scotiabank Saddledome.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Flames have lost the first period in each of their last four home games following a home loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak.

Flyers vs. Flames Prediction

I’m on the Flyers here. Despite a loss that’s going to happen here and there, the Flyers have still been one of the best road teams in the NHL up to this point in the year. Calgary’s been solid in spots, but they’re inconsistent as well and I just feel that all of the value is with the Flyers here. Give me Philadelphia.