The Vancouver Canucks and the Philadelphia Flyers meet Monday in NHL action from the Xfinity Mobile Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vancouver Canucks vs. Philadelphia Flyers prediction.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to add on to their 5-4 shootout win over Boston last time out to sit at 15-17-3 this season. After this game, Vancouver will head home for a game against the San Jose Sharks.
Canucks Win 4 Straight
Elias Pettersson has 22 points with 8 goals and 14 assists. Kiefer Sherwood has 20 points with a team-high 16 goals while Conor Garland has 19 points with 7 goals and 12 assists and Brock Boeser has 17 points with 9 goals and 8 assists. Evander Kane has 18 points with 6 goals and 12 assists and Filip Hronek has 20 points with 18 assists. Thatcher Demko has gone 8-5 with a 2.34 GAA and a .913 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 5-10-3 with a 3.51 GAA and an .880 save percentage in goal for Vancouver this season.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
- The Canucks have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Flyers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 17 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Filip Hronek has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last three games.
- Teddy Blueger has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Flyers.
- Kiefer Sherwood is one of only four players in the league to have recorded two or more hat tricks this season.
Philadelphia Flyers Recap
The Philadelphia Flyers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-4 shootout loss to the Rangers last time out to sit at 17-10-7 this season. After this game, the Flyers will head on the road for a game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Flyers Lose 5 Of Last 6
Trevor Zegras leads the Flyers with 35 points coming on 15 goals and 20 assists while Travis Konecny has 30 points with 10 goals and 20 assists. Sean Couturier has 19 points with 5 goals and 14 assists while Christian Dvorak has 23 points with 7 goals and 16 assists. Owen Tippett has 21 points with 10 goals and 11 assists and Noah Cates has 18 points with 8 goals and 10 assists. Tyson Foerster also has 13 points with 10 goals. Dan Vladar has gone 12-5-3 with a 2.41 GAA and a .910 save percentage in goal for Philadelphia while Samuel Ersson is 5-4-4 with a 3.11 GAA and an .867 save percentage this season. Aleksei Kolosov’s also gone 0-1 with a 1.62 GAA and a .929 save percentage as well this season.
Why the Philadelphia Flyers will win
- The Flyers have won seven of their last eight games following a shootout loss.
- The Canucks have lost each of their last four night games following an overtime win.
- The Flyers have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games after coming off overtime.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games after coming off overtime.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in five of the Flyers’ last six games.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded an assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Trevor Zegras has recorded 13 career points against the Canucks – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last five games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last five home games against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
I’m on the Canucks and the plus money here. I get the case to be made for the Flyers at home as it’s where the Flyers have been at their best this season but Philly just isn’t playing well right now and I’ve been really impressed with the Canucks on their road trip so far, winning all 4 games. Vancouver I think is worth a sprinkle here as it’s their final game before the Christmas break, so I think we get a full effort from Vancouver in this one. Give me The Canucks here.