In this article, we will formulate a Hockey Club vs Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 4th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club are 21-22-9 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Utah tied the game at one early in the third period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Hockey Club was outshot by a total of 29-25, won 37.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Utah got their lone goal from Kesselring, while Ingram stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Hockey Club lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 and the Penguins by a score of 3-2. Utah has lost five games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 51 points. Utah has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 18 goals, 38 assists, and 130 shots on goal, while Logan Cooley has added 15 goals, 28 assists, and 110 shots on goal. Karel Vejmelka is 11-14-4 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 23-25-6 this season after they lost to Colorado by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed two goals in the second period for the shutout loss. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 32-24, won 37% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia was led by Laughton and Cates, who both had four shots on goal, while Ersson stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flyers lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-0 and the Devils by a score of 5-0. Philadelphia has lost five of their last six games and they are currently tied for last in the Metro standings with 52 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 21 goals, 37 assists, and 123 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 14 goals, 20 assists, and 104 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 15-10-2 with a 2.84 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year.
Why the Hockey Club will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
- The home team has won six of the Flyers’ last seven games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Flyers’ last six games.
- The Flyers have lost the second period in each of their last four road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Flyers’ last nine games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of Utah’s last five games against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last three games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of Utah’s 12 previous night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Logan Cooley has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in home games.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a home favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- John Marino has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
Hockey Club vs Flyers Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup really struggling over the last two weeks, but Utah will have the home ice. The Hockey Club is 8-12-6 at home this year, while the Flyers are 11-13-5 on the road. Philadelphia has been shutout in three straight games and they have scored one goal or fewer in five of their last six. Utah has lost five games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in all five games. Utah did win the first meeting between these teams back in December and I am going to take them again here. The Hockey Club has lost three games in a row by one goal and I just can’t back a team that hasn’t scored in three games. Take Utah here.