In this article we will formulate an Ottawa Senators vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, November 14th at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 8-7-0 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Ottawa scored once in the first and twice in the second in the shutout win. The Senators outshot Toronto by a total of 41-27, won 46.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Amadio, Norris, and Stutzle, while Ullmark stopped all 27 shots that he faced.
Prior to that win, the Senators beat Boston by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Islanders and Sabres before that. Ottawa has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 29.2% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with seven goals, 13 assists, and 29 shots on goal, while Linus Ullmark is 4-4-0 with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 6-8-2 this season after they defeated San Jose in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Philadelphia blew a 3-0 lead in the game, but they were able to bounce back with the shootout win. The Flyers outshot San Jose by a total of 43-31, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Konecny, Michkov, and Johnson, while Ersson stopped 28 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers lost to Florida by a score of 4-3 but did beat Tampa Bay by a score of 2-1 before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 90.4% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with eight goals, nine assists, and 43 shots on goal, while Samuel Ersson is 5-2-2 with a 2.70 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Why the Senators will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost each of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Senators have won four of their last five games against the Flyers.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Flyers following a road win.
- The home team has won the first period in each of the last four games between the Flyers and Senators.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Senators’ last six games against the Flyers following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Senators’ last 14 home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Jake Sanderson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Senators’ last six home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Brady Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Flyers.
- Brady Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in four of the Senators’ last five home games.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Cam York has scored a goal in three of the Flyers’ last four games against the Senators.
- Travis Konecny has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Senators after playing less than 20 minutes in the Flyers’ last game.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances against the Senators.
Ottawa Senators vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
Ottawa comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak after beating Toronto and Boston, and they will be at home for this game. The Senators are 5-2-0 at home this year, while the Flyers are 3-4-2 on the road. Philadelphia has gone to a shootout in three straight games, and they are scoring just 2.56 goals per game this year. Ottawa is playing some very strong hockey right now and I can’t go against them, especially at home. Take the Senators here.