In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 23rd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 8-10-2 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third period for the loss. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 37-19, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their lone goal from Poehling, while Fedotov stopped 33 out of 37 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Flyers lost to Colorado by a score of 3-2 but did win the three games before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 86.6% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 11 goals, 12 assists, and 56 shots on goal, while Aleksei Kolosov is 0-4-0 with a 3.71 goals-against average and a .872 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 7-12-1 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they added an empty net goal to pull away in the win. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 33-20, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Foligno, Smith, and Teravainen, while Mrazek stopped 32 out of 33 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blackhawks lost three games in a row against Anaheim, Vancouver, and Seattle. Chicago has scored 2.35 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with three goals, 12 assists, and 55 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 6-8-0 with a 2.66 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a loss.
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last two games as road underdogs against the Flyers.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Flyers’ last seven games.
- The Flyers have lost the first period in each of their last four home games following a home loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between the Blackhawks and Flyers at Wells Fargo Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in home games.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Taylor Hall has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- T.J. Brodie has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
These two teams come into this matchup with similar records to start the season, but Chicago is coming off of a nice win against Florida in their last game. The Blackhawks are 4-7-1 on the road this year, while the Flyers are 4-6-0 at home. Philadelphia has lost two games in a row and they are expected to go with Kolosov in net, who has yet to win a game. I think the Blackhawks have the goaltending advantage in this game and I will take them at plus money here.