In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 31st 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 30-36-9 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 3-2 in the second period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the win. The Flyers outshot Buffalo by a total of 32-21, won 54.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Cates, Foerster, Michkov (2), Pelletier, and Poehling (2), while Ersson stopped 17 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers defeated the Canadiens by a score of 6-4 but did lose to the Maple Leafs by a score of 7-2. Philadelphia has lost six of their last eight games, and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 69 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.80 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.45 goals against per game, while also going 14.7% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 24 goals, 47 assists, and 173 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 24 goals, 32 assists, and 179 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 21-15-5 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .880 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 27-38-8 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Nashville led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 29-24, won 52.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from O’Reilly, while Annunen stopped 26 out of 28 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Predators lost to the Blues by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Hurricanes by a score of 3-1 before that. Nashville has lost seven of their last nine games, and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 62 points. Nashville has scored 2.52 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.22 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 28 goals, 39 assists, and 257 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 19 goals, 30 assists, and 197 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 18-28-6 with a 2.89 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. The Predators will meet the Blue Jackets and Stars after this game.
Why the Flyers will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost each of their last eight road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has won each of the Flyers’ last seven games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Flyers’ last four games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Predators have lost the third period in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Flyers’ last 12 night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Predators’ last 11 games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last four games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Predators’ last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Sean Couturier has scored at least one goal in each of the Flyers’ last three night games.
- 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.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances at Wells Fargo Center.
- Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances at Wells Fargo Center.
- Jakub Vrana has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flyers.
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Flyers vs Predators Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak, and they have scored a total of 13 goals in those two wins. The Flyers are 18-19-1 at home this year, while the Predators are 9-22-5 on the road. Nashville has lost seven of their last nine games, and they have scored two goals or fewer in all seven of those losses. Philadelphia’s biggest issue is their defense, as they are allowing 3.45 goals against per game, but I have very little faith in this Nashville offense on the road. Take the Flyers to win at home.