Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flyers and Kings. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kings are the home favorites against the Flyers in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Philadelphia Flyers odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Kings have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Flyers went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 5 goals per game.
- Philadelphia has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
- The Kings are 3-0 puck line in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 puck line in their last five games.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-2.
Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
Ahead of their matchup with Los Angeles, the Flyers have a 6-7-1 record. Their performance when favored is 1-3-0, while they hold a 5-4-1 record as underdogs. On the road, they have gone 3-3-1 this season and are 3-4-0 at home.
On offense, the Flyers are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 13th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 4th in the league. Philadelphia’s offense is currently ranked 29th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 3rd in the league.
Goalie Calvin Petersen gets the start and has made one start this season. His record at this point is 0-1, and his save percentage is 83.3%.
Coming into their game vs. Philadelphia, the Kings are 8-3-3. They are 3-2-1 when favored and 5-1-2 as the underdog. When they have hit the road, they have a 7-0-0 record this season, and they are 1-3-3 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 4.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. This year, the Kings have recorded a 5-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 3-0 record.
Entering the game, goalie Cam Talbot has started nine games this season. His current record stands at 7-2, and his save percentage is 93%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flyers.
Los Angeles Kings vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Tips
- We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+202)
- The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
Philadelphia Flyers Injury Report
- Ryan Ellis – Back – Out
- Marc Staal – Upper Body – Out
- Rasmus Ristolainen – Undisclosed – Out
- Felix Sandstrom – Upper Body – Out
- Carter Hart – Illness – Questionable
