In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 0-6-3 this season after they lost to the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Philadelphia led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed one goal in the second and one in the third for the loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 26-18, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia was led by Matvei Michkov, who had one goal, while Joseph Woll stopped 24 out of 26 shots, which was a .923 save percentage in the game.
Prior to that loss, Philadelphia lost to the Kraken by a score of 3-2 and the Hurricanes by a score of 4-1. The Flyers have scored 1.22 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 7.7% on the power play and 82.9% on the penalty kill this season. Matvei Michkov has led the team with three goals and zero assists, while Dan Vladar is 0-3-1 with a 4.21 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this season.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 6-2-0 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1 in a shootout in their last game. Ottawa trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they tied the game in the second and ended up winning in the shootout. The Senators were out shot by a total of 21-19, won 41.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa was led by Ridly Greig, who had one goal, while Linus Ullmark stopped 20 out of 21 shots, which was a .952 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to the Blues by a score of 7-2, but did beat the Devils by a score of 4-1 before that. The Senators have scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 13.5% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led the team with five goals and six assists, while Linus Ullmark is 6-0-0 with a 1.20 goals against average and a .949 save percentage this year.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Senators have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a shootout win.
- The Flyers have won three of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against the Senators.
- The home team has won the third period in five of the Flyers’ last six games.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Flyers have lost each of their last 13 games.
- The Senators have won each of their last six games against the Flyers.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last seven road games against the Flyers following a win.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games following a road loss.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Flyers’ last seven games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last seven night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Senators’ last six games against the Flyers following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Saturday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Senators’ last four games as favorites following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in two of the Flyers’ last three home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Flyers as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine Saturday appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Tim Stutzle has recorded an assist in each of the Senators’ last four road games.
- Tim Stutzle has scored the last goal in three of the Senators’ last four games as road favorites against the Flyers.
- Tim Stutzle has scored at least one goal in each of the Senators’ last three road games.
Flyers vs Senators Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but they have scored two goals or fewer in five straight. The Flyers are 0-2-2 at home this year, while the Senators are 3-1-0 on the road. Ottawa has won four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all four of those wins. Philly is due for a win and they have been very close in their last two, so I like the Flyers to get it done here.