Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Flyers? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.
The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Flyers being the favored team playing at home against the Senators. Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia Flyers – Ottawa Senators odds
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Philadelphia and Ottawa, the Senators have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 2 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Ottawa is averaging 4 goals compared to Philadelphia at 2.
- Across the Senators last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-5, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- Across the Flyers last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-8, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- The last ten games that Philadelphia was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 4-6 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Senators have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Prediction
On the road this season, the Senators have struggled, going just 4-13-0 and they have dropped five straight road games. In the Eastern Conference standings, Ottawa is in 16th place and 8th in the Atlantic Division with a record of 16-24-1. Against other teams in the East, the Senators have gone 12-12 this season.
Over their last ten games, Ottawa has gone just 3-7 and they have lost two of their last three games. As the underdog, the Senators are 6-16-1 this season and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Senators are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 17th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 20th in the league. This season, the Senators have a 10-14 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-10 record.
Goalie Mads Sogaard gets the start and has made one start this season. His record at this point is 0-1, and his save percentage is 0.18%.
At home this season, the Flyers have gone 11-9-2, and they have been favored in 13 of their 22 home games. In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is in 4th place with a record of 25-15-6. Against other teams in the East, the Flyers have gone 11-10 this year. Over their last ten games, Philadelphia has gone 6-4, and they have won three straight games when favored.
Overall, the Flyers have gone 25-15-6 this year, and they are in 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division. In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is in 4th place with 56 points. Against other teams in the East, the Flyers have gone 11-10 this year. Over their last ten games, Philadelphia has gone 6-4, and they have won three straight games when favored.
For their offensive performance, the Flyers come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 19th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 1st in the league. This season, the Flyers have a 17-8 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-7 record.
Goalie Samuel Ersson gets the start and has made 19 starts this season. His record at this point is 12-5, and his save percentage is 0.602%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Senators winning this one 4-3.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Ottawa Senators Betting Tips
- We like the Senators on the moneyline (+112)
- The Senators 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
- Owen Tippett – Lower Body – Questionable
Ottawa Senators Injury Report
- Anton Forsberg – Groin – Out
