In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 29th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL playoff matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers lead this series by a score of 3-2 after they won three of the first five games by scores of 3-2, 3-0, 5-2, 2-4, and 2-3. In game five, Philadelphia erased a 2-0 deficit in the second period, but they allowed a goal on a crazy bounce off the boards for the loss. The Flyers recorded 20 shots on goal, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Bump and Sanheim, while Vladar stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Philadelphia defeated the Canadiens by a score of 4-2 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2. The Flyers have won six of their last eight games and they finished third in the Metro standings with 98 points. Philadelphia scored 2.93 goals per game and they allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny led Philadelphia with 27 goals and 41 assists, while Trevor Zegras added 26 goals and 41 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Dan Vladar, who was 29-14-7 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are down 2-3 in this series after they won game five by a score of 3-2 last time out. Pittsburgh jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but they couldn’t hold on, before scoring with about three minutes left in the second for the win. The Penguins recorded 21 shots on goal, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got goals from Dewar, Soderblom, and Letang, while Silovs stopped 18 out of 20 shots, which was a .900 save percentage.
Prior to this series, Pittsburgh lost to the Blues by a score of 7-5 and the Capitals by a score of 3-0. The Penguins have lost six of their last eight games and they finished second in the Metro standings with 98 points. Pittsburgh scored 3.54 goals per game and they allowed 3.15 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh with 29 goals and 45 assists, while Anthony Mantha added 33 goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Arturs Silovs, who was 19-12-8 with a 3.07 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this season.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Penguins have lost five of their last six night games following a home win.
- The Flyers have won four of their last five home games.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Penguins have lost the third period in each of their last six games when trailing after the second period.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won seven of their last 10 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Flyers have lost 10 of their last 18 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Flyers’ last eight games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Penguins have won the third period in 14 of their last 15 games at Xfinity Mobile Arena when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Penguins’ last five road games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Flyers’ last six games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last 19 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 13 night games.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in each of his last five home appearances against the Penguins.
- Trevor Zegras ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (7) this season.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Evgeni Malkin has scored at least one goal in five of his last six road playoff appearances against the Flyers.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight playoff appearances with the Penguins as underdogs.
- Sidney Crosby has scored five goals against the Flyers this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (15.74%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers have recorded the equal-longest road winning streak (8 games) in the NHL this season.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.54).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.43%).
Flyers vs Penguins Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup up 3-2 in the series, but they have lost two games in a row. The Flyers were 20-13-8 at home this year, while the Penguins were 21-12-8 on the road. Pittsburgh suddenly has a bunch of momentum and they are the better offensive team in this series. It’s not going to be easy on the road, but I think Pittsburgh finds a way to win here.