In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 28th 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 26-21-11 this year after they defeated the Rangers in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they tied the game early in the third and won in OT. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 25-24, won 36.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Michkov (2) and Zegras, while Ersson stopped 23 out of 25 shots, which was a .920 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Capitals by a score of 3-1 and the Senators by a score of 2-1. The Flyers have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 63 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 16.1% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 22 goals and 33 assists, while Trevor Zegras has added 21 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 17-9-6 with a 2.46 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 33-20-5 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Boston had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 40-23, won 58.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Arvidsson (2), Geekie, and Kuraly, while Korpisalo stopped 36 out of 38 shots, which was a .947 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Boston lost to the Panthers by a score of 5-4 and the Lightning by a score of 6-5. The Bruins have won three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 71 points. Boston has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 26.5% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 22 goals and 50 assists, while Morgan Geekie has added 33 goals and 22 assists. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Jeremy Swayman, who is 22-12-3 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The home team has won each of the Bruins’ last nine games.
- The Bruins have lost each of their last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last six day games at Xfinity Mobile Arena after coming off overtime.
- The home team has won the second period in each of the Bruins’ last four games.
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Bruins’ last 12 games as road underdogs following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Flyers’ last eight day games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last six road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last seven Saturday at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven Saturday appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Viktor Arvidsson has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games.
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last seven games.
Flyers vs Bruins Prediction
Boston comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they are coming off of a nice win over the Blue Jackets. The Bruins are 11-12-4 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 13-9-7 at home. Philadelphia has also lost two of their last three games and they have scored two regulation goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Flyers have really struggled over their last eight games, while Boston is 3-0-2 in their last five. Take the Bruins on the road here.