Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Preview
Planning on watching today’s Avalanche and Flyers game? Catch the action at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, as the Flyers hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on NBCS.
The Avalanche are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia Flyers – Colorado Avalanche odds
Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Colorado and Philadelphia, the Flyers hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- Across their three previous road games, Colorado has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Through their last five home games, Philadelphia has an puck line record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Flyers have an puck line record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- The Avalanche have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction
On the season, the Avalanche are 29-14-3 and sit in 3rd place in the Western Conference. In their last ten games, Colorado is 7-3, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games and 1-2 in their previous three contests. On the road, the Avalanche have an 11-9-3 record.
As the favorite this season, Colorado has gone 26-11-3 and has been favored in 40 of their 46 games. In games against other Western Conference teams, the Avalanche have a record of 19-11, and they are 2nd in the Central Division.
When looking at their offense, the Avalanche have an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. The Colorado offense is ranked 2nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 10th in the NHL.
Goalie Alexandar Georgiev comes into the game having made 37 starts this season. So far, his record is 24-11 and he has a save percentage of 0.99%.
At home this season, the Flyers have gone 11-8-2, and they have won two straight games in Philadelphia. Overall, Philadelphia is 25-14-6 this season, and they are in 4th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Against the rest of the East, the Flyers have gone 11-10 this season, and they have won three straight games as the underdog. In their last 10 games, Philadelphia has gone 6-4.
When looking at their offense, the Flyers have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. Philadelphia’s offense is currently ranked 30th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 2nd in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. Colorado, goalie Carter Hart has started 24 games in this season. His current record is 12-8, and his save percentage stands at 0.786%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Tips
- We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+103)
- The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia Flyers Injury Report
- Ryan Ellis – Back – Out
Colorado Avalanche Injury Report
- Valeri Nichushkin – Personal – Out
- Gabriel Landeskog – Knee – Out
- Artturi Lehkonen – Upper Body – Out
- Pavel Francouz – Groin – Out
- Bowen Byram – Lower Body – Out
