In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 31st 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 24-20-9 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed five of the first six goals in the game and never had a chance in the loss. The Flyers out shot Boston by a total of 36-27, won 43.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Grebenkin, Konecny, and Michkov, while Ersson stopped 15 out of 20 shots, which was a .750 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3 and the Islanders by a score of 4-0. The Flyers have lost three games in a row and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 57 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals and 29 assists, while Trevor Zegras has added 19 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who is 16-8-4 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 22-17-13 this year after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find any offense in the third for the loss. The Kings out shot Buffalo by a total of 38-32, won 37.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kempe, while Kuemper stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles defeated the Red Wings by a score of 3-1 and the Blues by a score of 5-4. The Kings have won three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 57 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.58 goals per game and they have allowed 2.73 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 18 goals and 23 assists, while Kevin Fiala has added 18 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 13-10-9 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last six day games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have lost each of their last five home games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five home games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Kings and Flyers.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last nine games when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last eight Saturday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Kings’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last 11 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games following a road loss.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in home games.
- Nikita Grebenkin has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Kevin Fiala has recorded an assist in four of the Kings’ last five games.
- Anze Kopitar has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last four road games against the Flyers.
Flyers vs Kings Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have allowed 15 goals during that span. The Flyers are 12-9-5 at home this year, while the Kings are 14-7-6 on the road. Los Angeles has won three of their last four games, but this will be their fourth game of the road trip and they struggled last time out against Buffalo. The Kings are a very solid defensive team, but they are scoring just 2.58 goals per game, which is one of the lowest in the NHL. The Flyers play a higher scoring brand of hockey, but I don’t like how their defense has looked recently. Take the Kings here.