In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 15th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 28-31-8 this year after they defeated Tampa Bay in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Philadelphia led 3-2 after the second period, but they did allow the Lightning to tie the game, before winning in the shootout. The Flyers outshot TB by a total of 29-20, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Brink (2) and Poehling, while Ersson stopped 17 out of 20 shots in the game.
Prior to that thrilling win, the Flyers lost to the Senators by a score of 5-2 and the Devils by a score of 3-1. Philadelphia has lost five of their last six games and they are currently tied for last in the Metro standings with 64 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 14.9% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 22 goals, 43 assists, and 151 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 20 goals, 27 assists, and 155 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 19-12-4 with a 2.97 goals-against average and an .888 save percentage this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 40-22-4 this season after they defeated Detroit by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Carolina had their lead cut to 3-2 early in the third period, but they added an empty net goal late in the game to seal the win. The Hurricanes outshot Detroit by a total of 32-26, won 66.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Hall, Robinson, Roslovic, and Chatfield, while Andersen stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hurricanes defeated the Lightning by a score of 4-1 and the Jets by a score of 4-2. Carolina has won six games in a row and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 84 points. Carolina has scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 84.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 24 goals, 38 assists, and 169 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 26 goals, 23 assists, and 154 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 24-11-3 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Flyers
- The favorites have won each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six night games at Wells Fargo Center after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games at Wells Fargo Center after coming off a shootout.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Flyers’ last eight games.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Flyers’ last 10 games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last eight night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Hurricanes’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Travis Konecny has scored at least one goal in four of the Flyers’ last five games against the Hurricanes.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 16 games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Dmitry Orlov has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Flyers.
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Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the last two weeks, but they will be on the road here. The Hurricanes are 13-15-3 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 16-18-1 at home. Philadelphia snapped their losing streak with a shootout win over Tampa Bay in their last game, but they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. Carolina will be on a back-to-back for this game, but they are the much better team and already have two wins over the Flyers by scores of 6-4 and 4-1. I like Carolina to continue their strong play here and win by at least two goals.