Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Planning on watching today’s Golden Knights 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 Golden Knights are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against Flyers. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Philadelphia Flyers – Vegas Golden Knights odds
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Golden Knights and Flyers did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Golden Knights have a record of 3-0. 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.
- Through their last three road contests, the Golden Knights offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Vegas posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.
- Across the Flyers last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Philadelphia has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-8.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Ahead of their matchup with Philadelphia, the Golden Knights have a 13-3-1 record. Their performance when favored is 11-3-1, while they hold a 2-0-0 record as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 5-2-0 record, while they are 8-1-1 in their games at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 2nd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. Vegas’ offense is currently ranked 7th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 1st in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. Philadelphia, goalie Logan Thompson has started seven games in this season. His current record is 5-2, and his save percentage stands at 92.5%.
Before their matchup against Vegas, the Flyers arrive with a 8-7-1 record. They hold a 1-3-0 record when considered the favorites and 7-4-1 when seen as the underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 5-3-1 record, while they are 3-4-0 when playing at home.
For their offensive performance, the Flyers come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 15th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 15th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Flyers offense is 30th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 4th in the NHL.
Goalie Carter Hart comes into the game having made nine starts this season. So far, his record is 5-3 and he has a save percentage of 92.1%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Tips
- We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+134)
- The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Philadelphia Flyers Injury Report
- Ryan Ellis – Back – Out
- Rasmus Ristolainen – Undisclosed – Out
- Felix Sandstrom – Upper Body – Out
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
- Chandler Stephenson – Upper Body – Questionable
- Robin Lehner – Hip – Out
- Nicolas Hague – Lower Body – Out
- Daniil Miromanov – Lower Body – Out
