In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 13th 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 18-20-5 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 6-0 in their last game. Philadelphia scored two goals in the first period, one in the second, and three in the third for the shutout win. The Flyers outshot Anaheim by a total of 30-22, won 47.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Frost, Hathaway, Michkov, Poehling, Tippett, and Drysdale, while Ersson stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers lost to the Stars by a score of 4-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2. Philadelphia has lost four of their last five games and they are currently tied for last in the Metro with 41 points. Philadelphia has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 78.8 points per game, while also averaging 15.8% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 20 goals, 30 assists, and 106 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 13 goals, 17 assists, and 89 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 10-7-2 with a 2.86 goals-against average and an .888 save percentage this year.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 25-15-3 this season after they lost to Boston in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida tied the game at two and at three in the third period but ended up losing in the final seconds of overtime. The Panthers outshot Boston by a total of 43-18, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Reinhart (2) and Rodrigues, while Bobrovsky stopped 14 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Panthers defeated Utah by a score of 4-1 but did lose to the Avalanche by a score of 3-1 before that. Florida has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 53 points. Florida has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 25.2% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 25 goals, 24 assists, and 112 shots on goal, while Matthew Tkachuk has added 14 goals, 25 assists, and 111 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 18-9-2 with a 2.74 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage this year. The Panthers will meet the Red Wings, Ducks, and Kings next.
Why the Panthers will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost each of their last eight games at Wells Fargo Center following a home win.
- The favorites have won each of the Flyers’ last 15 games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Panthers and Flyers.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs following a win.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Flyers’ last five games against the Panthers following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last seven games following a win.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Frost has scored at least one goal in three of the Flyers’ last four home games.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Noah Cates has recorded at least one point in each of the Flyers’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Travis Konecny ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal games (6) this season.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances at Wells Fargo Center.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Panthers as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sam Bennett has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers’ last 10 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Aleksander Barkov ranks T1st in the Atlantic Division for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.47).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.83%).
- The Florida Panthers rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.19%).
- The Florida Panthers rank 1st in the league in short-handed goals this season (10).
Flyers vs Panthers Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak with a shutout win over Anaheim in their last game, and they will look to make it two in a row at home here. The Flyers are 9-11-1 at home this year, while the Panthers are 13-7-1 on the road. Florida has been very inconsistent over the last two weeks and they have had some issues scoring goals. Despite those recent struggles, I think this is a great spot for the Panthers to have offensive success against a Philadelphia defense that is allowing nearly 3.50 goals per game. Take Florida to get the win.