In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 20th 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 2-2-1 this year after they defeated Minnesota in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at one in the third period and managed to get the win halfway through overtime. The Flyers out shot Minnesota by a total of 21-16, won 51.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Cates and Tippett, while Seeler, Juulsen, and Konecny each had four hits in the game. The Flyers started Dan Vladar in net, who stopped 15 out of 16 shots, which was a .938 save percentage.
Prior to that win, Philadelphia lost to the Jets by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Panthers by a score of 5-2 before that. The Flyers have won two of their last three games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with five points. Philadelphia has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.80 goals against per game, while also going 6.7% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sean Couturier has led Philadelphia with two goals and three assists, while Cates, Foerster, Zegras, and Sanheim all have four points. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 0-1-1 with a 3.88 goals against average and an .849 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 3-0-2 this season after they defeated Toronto by a score of 4-3 in overtime in their last game. Seattle blew a 3-2 lead early in the third period, but they played well and got the win in overtime. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 29-28, won 38.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Nyman, Wright, Dunn, and Mahura, while Tolvanen led the way with four hits. The Kraken started Daccord in goal, who stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage.
Prior to that victory, the Kraken lost to the Senators by a score of 4-3 and the Canadiens by a score of 5-4. Seattle has lost two of their last three games and they are currently tied for second in the Pacific standings with eight points. The Kraken have scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 2.60 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Vince Dunn has led Seattle with two goals and three assists, while seven other players have added four points each. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 3-0-1 with a 2.39 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six games following an overtime win.
- The Kraken have won four of their last six games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last six night games against Pacific Division opponents at Xfinity Mobile Arena when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last six games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Flyers’ last 12 games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine Monday games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Flyers’ last 10 games following an overtime win.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Owen Tippett has scored a goal in three of the Flyers’ last four games.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last four games.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one point in each of his six previous appearances at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Travis Sanheim ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (27:16) this season.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in seven of the Kraken’s last eight games.
- Brandon Montour has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flyers.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded a point in seven of the Kraken’s last eight games.
- Chandler Stephenson ranks T7th in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (6.67%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank T25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.60).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (28.57%).
- The Seattle Kraken are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Flyers vs Kraken Prediction
Both of these teams are coming off of overtime wins in their last game, and Seattle has gone to overtime or a shootout in four straight contests. The Kraken are 1-0-2 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 2-1-0 at home. Philadelphia has been low scoring to start the season, as they have scored a total of 13 goals in their last five games. We know Seattle loves to play in close games, but they have really played well against some top teams, so give me the Kraken here.