In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 5th 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 12-10-3 this year after they defeated the Blues in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed the Blues to tie the game with 20 seconds left in regulation, but they were able to rally in overtime for the win. The Flyers outshot St. Louis by a total of 31-27, won 59.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Foerster, Michkov, and Tippett, while Kolosov stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-1 and the Predators by a score of 3-2. Philadelphia has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.24 goals against per game, while also going 16% on the power play and 84.9% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 13 goals, 17 assists, and 69 shots on goal, while Ivan Fedotov is 4-4-1 with a 3.39 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage this year.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 15-9-2 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 5-4 in overtime. Florida trailed 4-1 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Panthers outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 41-16, won 51.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Bennett, Tkachuk (2), and Boqvist, while Knight stopped 11 out of 16 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Panthers won three games in a row against the Hurricanes (twice) and the Maple Leafs. Florida has scored 3.65 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 25.3% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 18 goals, 16 assists, and 68 shots on goal, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 11-5-1 with a 3.04 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Flyers
- The Panthers have won 12 of their last 14 road games after coming off overtime.
- The Flyers have lost each of their last three night games at Wells Fargo Center.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last six games against opponents on a winning streak has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Flyers’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between teams from different divisions have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 10 games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games after coming off overtime.
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 an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog.
- Travis Konecny has scored at least one goal in three of the Flyers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Bennett has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded an assist in eight of the Panthers’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sam Bennett has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 appearances with the Panthers as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Florida Panthers Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row, and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Flyers are 6-6-1 at home this year, while the Panthers are 7-4-1 on the road. Florida has won three of their last four games and played pretty well in that lone loss, but didn’t get the best goaltending from Knight. I know the Flyers are hot right now, but this Florida offense is one of the best in the NHL. Take the Panthers to get the win.