Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview
Looking to win big? The Flyers and Panthers face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Panthers are hosting the game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Panthers being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Flyers. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Philadelphia Flyers odds
Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Panthers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. As the underdog, the Flyers have performed well against the puck line vs. the Panthers, going 3-0.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Philadelphia has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Florida has an puck line mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 8-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-8.
Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
As the season has progressed, the Flyers have found themselves in 8th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, they are in 3rd place. Overall, the Flyers have a record of 25-19-6. On the road, Philadelphia has gone 14-7-4, and they have lost their last five games.
When playing against other Eastern Conference teams, the Flyers have gone 11-14. As the underdog, Philadelphia has gone 17-14-5 this season. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 5-5, and they have lost their last four games when they have been the underdog.
Offensively, the Flyers come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 1st position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Flyers offense is 25th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Samuel Ersson has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 12-9, and his save percentage is 0.641%.
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 14-7-2, and they have won four straight games as the favorite. In the Atlantic Division, Florida is in second place, and they have a conference record of 15-6.
Overall, the Panthers are 31-14-4, and they have won six of their last ten games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they have gone 26-11-2, and they have been favored in 39 of their 49 games.
For their offensive performance, the Panthers come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 2nd in the league. So far this year, the Panthers are 23-13 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 6-1 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Entering the game, goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has started 36 games this season. His current record stands at 23-10, and his save percentage is 0.913%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Flyers winning this one 4-3.
Florida Panthers vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Tips
- We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+174)
- The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Nick Cousins – Concussion – Out
- William Lockwood – Concussion – Questionable
Philadelphia Flyers Injury Report
- Ryan Ellis – Back – Out
- Carter Hart – Personal – Out
- Owen Tippett – Lower Body – Out
- Egor Zamula – Illness – Questionable
