In this article we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers betting prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 23rd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Bruins recent form and recent player performance
- The Flyers recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
- Recent betting trends in games played between Boston and Philadelphia
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Boston and Philadelphia
Bruins Preview
The Boston Bruins are 41-15-15 this year after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Boston tied the game at two in the third period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Bruins were out shot by a total of 31-26 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Boston had won their previous three games against Ottawa, Philadelphia, and Montreal. The Bruins are scoring 3.32 goals per game and they are allowing 2.73 goals against per game, while going 23.8% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 44 goals, 55 assists, and 342 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Boston is Linus Ullmark, who is 19-7-7 this season with a 2.64 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.
Flyers Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 35-26-9 this season after they lost to Carolina in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at two in the third period, but lost just 88 seconds into overtime. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 33-32 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia defeated Toronto by a score of 4-3 in the game prior to Carolina, but lost to Boston and Toronto before that. The Flyers are scoring 2.91 goals per game and they are allowing 3.01 goals against per game, while going 12.7% on the power play and 84.6% on the penalty kill. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 28 goals, 31 assists, and 212 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 20-14-6 this year with a 2.68 goals against average and an .898 save percentage.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in 17 of their last 19 games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Boston Bruins Team Facts
- The Bruins have won each of their last seven games against the Flyers.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last 13 day games.
- The Bruins have won the third period in four of their last five games against the Flyers.
Bruins vs Flyers Betting Prediction
Boston is coming off of a loss to the Rangers in their last game, but they have won three of their last four games and they are 18-6-9 on the road. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and they just lost to Boston by a score of 6-2 on March 16th. The Flyers are 18-14-3 at home, but they have allowed 12 goals in two meetings with Boston so far this year. Boston has gone over 5.5 goals in five of their last six games and they have had plenty of success against Philly this year. Take the over here.