In this article we will formulate a New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers betting prediction for this NHL game on Monday, April 1st at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Islanders recent form and recent player performance
- The Flyers recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
- Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Philadelphia
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between New York and Philadelphia
Islanders Preview
The New York Islanders are 31-27-15 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-1 in their last game. New York led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Islanders were out shot by a total of 40-28 and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. New York defeated Florida by a score of 3-2 in the game prior to Tampa Bay, but lost to New Jersey before that. The Islanders are scoring 2.95 goals per game and they are allowing 3.30 goals against per game, while going 20.2% on the power play and 71.7% on the penalty kill. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 23 goals, 51 assists, and 214 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New York is Ilya Sorokin, who is 22-19-11 this year with a 3.08 goals against average and a .907 save percentage.
Flyers Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 36-29-10 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Philadelphia cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second period, but allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Flyers out shot Chicago by a total of 31-24 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia has also lost to the Canadiens, Rangers, and Panthers during this losing streak. The Flyers are scoring 2.87 goals per game and they are allowing 3.09 goals against per game, while going 13% on the power play and 83.6% on the penalty kill. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 31 goals, 33 assists, and 224 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 21-16-7 this season with a 2.79 goals against average and an .892 save percentage.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Facts
- The Flyers have lost each of their last six night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 12 of the last 13 games between the Islanders and Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six games following a loss.
- The Flyers have lost the third period in seven of their last eight night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
New York Islanders Team Facts
- The Islanders have won seven of their last eight games at Wells Fargo Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Islanders have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Flyers.
- The underdogs have won the second period in four of the Islanders’ last five games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last four games as underdogs.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in six of the Flyers’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents at Wells Fargo Center.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Flyers as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances.
- Bobby Brink ranks T2nd amongst rookies for shootout goals (1) this season.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders’ last five games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Bo Horvat has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Islanders’ last 11 games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Pierre Engvall has recorded two assists against the Flyers this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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 (27.4).
- The New York Islanders rank 1st in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.62).
- The New York Islanders rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.37).
Islanders vs Flyers Betting Prediction
These two teams come into this matchup with only five points separating them in the standings, with the Flyers holding onto the last wild card spot in the East. Philadelphia is also fighting with the Capitals for the third spot in the Metro, so this is a huge game for both teams. The Flyers have lost four games in a row and they have allowed 19 goals in those four games. New York has lost eight of their last ten games, scoring two goals or fewer in six of the eight losses. I don’t like how either team is currently playing, but we have seen some poor defensive play from both sides. This total is pretty low and I think the poor defensive play will continue. Take the over here.