Nashville Predators vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flyers and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Predators are the home favorites against the Flyers in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Philadelphia Flyers odds
Nashville Predators vs Philadelphia Flyers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Predators have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Flyers went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 1-2 on an average of 4 goals per game.
- Across their last three road contests, Philadelphia has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Across their ten previous home games, Nashville 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 previous three games as the underdog, Nashville has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- The Flyers have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Nashville Predators vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction
As they prepare to face Nashville, the Flyers currently possess a 15-10-2 record. When they are favored, their record stands at 3-3-0, while as underdogs, it is 12-7-2. On the road this season, they have a 9-4-1 record, while they are 6-6-1 in their games at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flyers are averaging 3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 22nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. The Flyers went 9-5 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 5-5.
Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Carter Hart has started 17 games in this season. His current record is 9-6, and his save percentage stands at 91.9%.
Coming into their game vs. Philadelphia, the Predators are 15-13-0. They are 7-4-0 when favored and 8-9-0 as the underdog. On the road this season, they have a 6-7-0 record, while they are 9-6-0 in their games at home.
Offensively, the Predators come into the game at 3.1 goals per contest placing 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 11th position in the league. Nashville’s offense is currently ranked 8th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 11th in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 12-10, and his save percentage is 90.8%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Flyers.
Nashville Predators vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Tips
- We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+114)
- The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Philadelphia Flyers Injury Report
- Ryan Ellis – Back – Out
- Ryan Poehling – Illness – Probable
- Noah Cates – Lower Body – Out
