In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th 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 23-26-7 this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Philadelphia led 3-2 after the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Flyers outshot Washington by a total of 22-18, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Foerster and Michkov (2), while Fedotov stopped 14 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flyers lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 3-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 2-0. Philadelphia has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 53 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 15.9% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 38 assists, and 125 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 16 goals, 20 assists, and 112 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 15-10-3 with a 2.84 goals-against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 23-24-9 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Pittsburgh trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Penguins outshot New York by a total of 26-24, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Lizotte, Rakell, and Tomasino, while Nedeljkovic stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Penguins lost to the Devils by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Predators by a score of 3-0 before that. Pittsburgh has won three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 55 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby is the leading scorer for Pittsburgh, but he is day-to-day with an injury, while Rickard Rakell has 25 goals, 22 assists, and 144 shots on goal. Joel Blomqvist is 3-7-0 with a 3.59 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Flyers will beat the Penguins
- The Penguins have lost each of their last 16 Saturday road games.
- The Flyers have won four of their last five night games following a home loss.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Wells Fargo Center following a road win.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites following a loss.
- The Flyers have won the third period in each of their last eight games against the Penguins at Wells Fargo Center when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last six games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between the Penguins and Flyers at Wells Fargo Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between two teams from the Metropolitan Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last three games between the Penguins and Flyers.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last three games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a losing streak.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Owen Tippett has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Rickard Rakell has scored at least one goal in each of his last five appearances against the Flyers.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded a point in each of the Penguins’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded an assist in each of the Penguins’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Flyers vs Penguins Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup trying to snap a losing streak and they will be on home ice. The Flyers are 12-13-1 at home this year, while the Penguins are 10-14-5 on the road. Pittsburgh has won three of their last four games, but they will be on a back-to-back and will most likely not have Crosby in the lineup. Philadelphia has only scored five goals in their last five games, but I do think they can find success against Pittsburgh with Blomqvist in the net. Take the Flyers to get the win here.