In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 18th 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 1-2-1 this year after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Philadelphia cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but allowed three of the last four goals for the loss. The Flyers out shot Winnipeg by a total of 17-15, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Michkov and Tippett, while Hathaway led the team with four hits. The Flyers started Ersson, who stopped 10 out of 14 shots in the game, which was a .714 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Panthers by a score of 5-2, but did lose to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-3 before that. The Flyers have lost three of their first four games and they are currently near the bottom of the Metro standings with three points. Philadelphia has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 7.7% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Sean Couturier has led Philadelphia with two goals and three assists, while Travis Sanheim has added one goal and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 0-1-1 with a 3.88 goals against average and an .849 save percentage this year.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 2-3-0 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Minnesota tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Wild were out shot by a total of 45-14, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got their lone goal from Johansson, while Trenin led the team with seven hits. The Wild started Gustavsson, who stopped 40 out of 45 shots in the game, which was an .889 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Minnesota lost to the Stars by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Kings by a score of 4-3 before that. The Wild have lost three of their last four games and they are currently last in the Central standings with four points. Minnesota has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.75 goals against per game, while also going 47.6% on the power play and 60% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov have led Minnesota with nine points each. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Jesper Wallstedt, who is 1-0-0 with a 2.77 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this season.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Wild have lost each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have won each of their last four home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the last nine games between the Wild and Flyers.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- The Wild have lost the second period in each of their last four road games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Wild and Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Wild’s last four night games at Xfinity Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last 11 Saturday games.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances in home games.
- Travis Konecny has scored a goal in each of his last three home appearances against the Wild.
- Travis Sanheim has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flyers’ last five home games against the Wild.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Boldy has recorded at least one point in each of his seven previous appearances against the Flyers.
- Matthew Boldy has scored at least one goal in five of the Wild’s last six road games.
- Zach Bogosian has recorded an assist in each of the Wild’s last three games against the Flyers.
Flyers vs Wild Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have allowed five goals in each game. The Wild are 1-2-0 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 1-1-0 at home. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and got a horrible outing from their goalie last time out. I don’t like how either team is playing, but I will take the Flyers, as Minnesota is on a back to back.