In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 3rd 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 0-1-1 this year after they lost to the Devils in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia led 2-1 in the third period, but they blew the lead halfway through the third and lost in OT. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 44-25, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia was led by Travis Sanheim, who had one goal and one assist, while Joseph Woll stopped 41 out of 44 shots, which was a .932 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Penguins by a score of 7-0 in their first game of the season. The Flyers have scored 1.00 goal per game and they have allowed 5.00 goals against per game, while going 0% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Sanheim has led the team with one goal and one assist, while Dan Vladar is 0-1-0 with a 7.04 goals against average and an .816 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 0-1-1 this season after they lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-2 on Friday night. Carolina cut the deficit to 4-1 in the second period, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Hurricanes out shot Washington by a total of 33-27, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Sebastian Aho, who had one goal and two shots, while Brandon Bussi stopped 22 out of 27 shots, which was an .815 save percentage in the loss.
Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Panthers by a score of 1-0 in overtime in their first game. Carolina played great defense for most of the game, but allowed a goal with five seconds left in OT for the loss. The Hurricanes were out shot by a total of 20-15, won 58.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-6 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Sebastian Aho, who had four shots on goal, while Brandon Bussi stopped 19 out of 20 shots, which was a .950 save percentage in the loss.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as a favorite when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Hurricanes have lost the second period in each of their last four road games following a loss.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 12 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last six road games following a loss.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in each of their last five games as road favorites when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Flyers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games as favorites following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last nine games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Hurricanes.
- Porter Martone has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games as home underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jackson Blake has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six road games.
Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but Philadelphia will have the rest advantage and will be at home. The Flyers played better in their second game against the Devils, but they were still severely outshot. Carolina lost 5-2 to the Capitals last night, so they will be on a back to back. There is an argument to take the Flyers at home here, but they are just so bad offensively. Take the Hurricanes here.