The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers meet Tuesday in NHL action at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Here’s a Flyers vs Penguins Prediction. This article will include a Flyers vs Penguins Pick.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Blues, lost to the Blue Jackets, and they play the Wild next. The Penguins have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.8 goals per game and are scoring 33.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 7 goals, Evgeni Malkin has 13 assists, and Bryan Rust has 21 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.6 goals per game and are killing 80 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Arturs Silovs has allowed 13 goals on 152 shots faced, while Tristan Jarry has given up 13 goals on 156 shots.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the Senators, beat the Islanders, and they will play the Predators next. The Flyers have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The Philadelphia Flyers are averaging 2.75 goals per game and are scoring 16 percent of their power play opportunities. Owen Tippett leads Philadelphia with 5 goals, Trevor Zegras has 6 assists, and Noah Cates has 17 shots on goal. Defensively, the Philadelphia Flyers are allowing 2.63 goals per game and are killing 87.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dan Vladar has allowed 9 goals on 132 shots faced, and Samuel Ersson has given up 11 goals on 79 shots.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Penguins have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Flyers have won each of their last eight games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Penguins have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 games at Xfinity Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Flyers have lost three of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Penguins have won the third period in 12 of their last 13 games at Xfinity Mobile Arena when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Flyers’ last eight home games following a shootout win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Penguins’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four night games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Flyers’ last 11 games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Penguins’ last five games as underdogs.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Christian Dvorak has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against Eastern Conference opponents at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of the Flyers’ last five home games.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one point in each of his eight previous appearances at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Noah Cates has scored six career goals against the Penguins – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games as underdogs.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances after playing the previous day.
- Evgeni Malkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Penguins as road underdogs.
- Evgeni Malkin ranks T1st in the league for Points (16) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.75).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (87.10%).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.80).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 2nd in the league in power play percentage this season (33.33%).
Flyers vs Penguins Prediction
The Flyers have played their best hockey at home this season, and this is a rivalry where the home team has won 8 of the last 10 games. However, we’re getting plus money with a Penguins team that’s won 7 games already and has earned points in 8 of their last 10 games. The Penguins are killing it on the power play and their goalies are standing on their heads. You can argue the Penguins have been the better team up to this point. I’ll take a shot with the road dog in this rivalry Tuesday night.