In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 26th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 34-24-12 this season after they lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed the next three goals and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Flyers out shot Columbus by a total of 26-19, won 52.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Couturier and Drysdale, while Vladar stopped 16 out of 19 shots, which was an .842 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Sharks by a score of 4-1 and the Kings by a score of 4-3. The Flyers have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Metro standings with 80 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 14.8% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 25 goals and 35 assists, while Trevor Zegras has added 22 goals and 34 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 23-12-7 with a 2.43 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 27-31-13 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Chicago led 4-1 after the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third and barely got the win. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 47-24, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bertuzzi, Lardis, Mikheyev, and Nazar, while Soderblom stopped 44 out of 47 shots, which was a .936 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Predators by a score of 3-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 4-1. The Blackhawks have lost four of their last six games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 67 points. Chicago has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 84.5% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 29 goals and 37 assists, while Tyler Bertuzzi has added 29 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Chicago is Spencer Knight, who is 18-19-10 with a 2.64 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last nine games following a road win.
- The Flyers have won each of their last four games following a loss.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last six games as favorites following a loss.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The road team has won each of the Flyers’ last six games.
- The Flyers have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Flyers’ last nine games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last six Thursday games at Xfinity Mobile Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in home games.
- Trevor Zegras ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (7) this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances in night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Ryan Donato has recorded a faceoff win percentage of 80.0% against the Flyers this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (14.78%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.79).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.51%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.59).
Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they have scored two regulation goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Flyers are 15-12-8 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 14-15-6 on the road. Chicago picked up a nice road win against the Islanders last time out, but they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four games. The Flyers should win this game, but with both teams struggling to score, I like the under here.