In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Penguins Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 25th at the Wells Fargo Center. Let’s take a look at a Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins pick.
The Home team has won the last three games played between the two squads.
Flyers Picking Up Steam?
The Flyers are picking up steam right now, having won two games in a row. Two games ago against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they won 3-2, and in the last game against the Edmonton Oilers, they won 6-3. Philadelphia scored four goals in the second period and never looked back. The Flyers might have gotten a little lucky, especially with the defense. Samuel Ersson was in goal, and he faced only 18 shots and gave up three. Limiting shots is key, but they also can’t give up as many goals. Owen Tippett paced the Flyers, finishing with two goals.
The Flyers haven’t had the most success, but when they have been favored, they have delivered, going 11-4 on the money line in such situations. One of the main issues the Flyers have struggled with was their lack of offense, averaging only 2.85 goals per game. The defense also faces the sixth-fewest shots per game, but their defense is ranked 27th, which only means one thing, terrible goaltending. Samuel Ersson could get the start in goal here, and he’s been the one bright spot in goal this year, sitting with a 17-10-3 record while giving up 2.82 goals per game. The Flyers have won his last two starts.
Why the Flyers Will Beat the Penguins
- The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won six of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flyers have won the second period in each of their last five games at Wells Fargo Center following a win.
Penguins Are Ice Cold
The Penguins are struggling heading into this game, losing three straight games. One of those losses was against the Flyers. Two games ago against the Washington Capitals, they lost 8-3, and in the last game against the New York Rangers, they were knocked off 5-3. The Penguins scored two goals in the third period, but it was too late by that point. Joel Blomqvist was awful in goal, saving only 11 of the 15 shots that he faced. The goaltending can’t continue to be that bad.
Away from home, the Penguins have only ten wins. The stats for this team are just dreadful. The Penguins’ offense averages 2.86 goals, while their defense gives up 3.54 goals per game. Matt Grezelyck and Bokondji Imama are both dealing with upper-body injuries and are questionable for this game. Blomqvist could start again here, and he has got to be better. Overall, he sits with a 3-9 record and is giving up 3.72 goals per game.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Flyers’ last eight games as favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Penguins’ last five road games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last eight night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the last four games between the Penguins and Flyers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 16 of the Penguins’ last 18 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Flyers vs Penguins Prediction
We can look at this game in a couple of ways, but they all end with the same bet. The Flyers aren’t that good overall, but when they have been favored this season, they have delivered, winning 11 of the 15 games. The Flyers are also gaining momentum, something that can’t be said about the Penguins. The Penguins would be making a mistake sending Blmoqvist out again in this game, but it appears they will do that. The Flyers’ offense will score at least four goals off of him here, and Philadelphia will come out ahead. Back the Flyers on the money line.