In this article we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens betting prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 28th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Flyers recent form and recent player performance
- The Canadiens recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal
- Recent betting trends in games played between Philadelphia and Montreal
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Philadelphia and Montreal
Flyers Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 36-27-10 this year after they lost to the Rangers in overtime by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Philadelphia led 2-0 in the second period, but they allowed five goals in the third period and lost in overtime. The Flyers out shot New York by a total of 42-27 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia lost to Florida by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to New York, but did beat Boston by a score of 3-2 before that. The Flyers are scoring 2.92 goals per game and they are allowing 3.06 goals against per game, while going 13.4% on the power play and 84.1% on the penalty kill. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 31 goals, 32 assists, and 219 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 21-14-7 this year with a 2.75 goals against average and an .895 save percentage.
Canadiens Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 27-32-12 this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Montreal trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored two goals in the first and got the win. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 28-27 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal defeated Seattle by a score of 5-1 in the game prior to Colorado, but lost the previous four games. The Canadiens are scoring 2.70 goals per game and they are allowing 3.37 goals against per game, while going 17.5% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 29 goals, 38 assists, and 161 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 14-13-7 this season with a 3.06 goals against average and a .905 save percentage.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The Canadiens have lost 10 of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Flyers and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts
- The Flyers have lost five of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games at Bell Centre.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in five of their last six night games.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded an assist in five of the Canadiens’ last six games.
- Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as underdogs.
- Kirby Dach has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with the Canadiens as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Cole Caufield ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (5) this season.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with the Flyers as favorites.
- Owen Tippett has scored a goal in each of the Flyers’ last three games as favorites against the Canadiens.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Flyers as favorites.
- Bobby Brink ranks T2nd amongst rookies for shootout goals (1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.54%).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 32nd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (11).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 1st in the league in short handed goals this season (15).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 2nd in the league for shots against per game this season (27.6).
Flyers vs Canadiens Betting Prediction
Montreal comes into this game on a two game winning streak and they just beat Colorado on the road, which is very difficult to do. The Canadiens are 13-17-4 at home, while Philadelphia is 17-12-7 on the road. The Flyers have lost three of their last four games, but they are clinging to the third spot in the Metro division. Philadelphia is only up on Washington by one point for that third spot, so each game is very important for them. Montreal is one of the worst teams in the East, but they should have plenty of confidence coming into this game and I think they can jump on a low scoring Philadelphia team here. Take the Canadiens at home.