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Philadelphia Flyers Favored to Win Against Pittsburgh Penguins in Pennsylvania Showdown

In a highly anticipated matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins are set to take on the Philadelphia Flyers, with both teams eager to turn around their struggling seasons. The Penguins currently hold the second-worst record in the Metropolitan Division at 23-24-9, while the Flyers sit at the bottom of the division with a 23-26-7 record and only three wins in their last 10 games. Philadelphia is the betting favorite in this Pennsylvania showdown, opening at -145 and currently sitting at -142. For expert insight and predictions on this game, be sure to check out our Penguins vs Flyers prediction and free NHL picks.

Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: Penguins +125 | Flyers -142
  • Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-205) | Flyers -1.5 (+170)
  • Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
  • Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 59%.

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Despite having some individual standouts, the Penguins are having a difficult season with struggles on both offense and defense. Their offense is top-heavy, with only a few players contributing significantly to scoring, while the rest of the unit has struggled to find the back of the net. The defense has also been porous, allowing opponents to take advantage of open shots on goal. Goalie Joel Blomqvist has also been inconsistent, with a save percentage below .900 and a high goals-against average. This has resulted in a power ranking of 9 for the team, with low rankings in both offense and defense, and a mediocre record of 22-24-9 for the season.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

The Philadelphia Flyers are experiencing a challenging season with their offense struggling to score, averaging only 2.79 goals per game. Despite Travis Konecny, Owen Tippett, and Matvei Michkov contributing 51 goals and 74 assists, the majority of the offense has been ineffective. Only seven skaters have scored nine goals or more, leaving the team vulnerable to opponents who can easily shut down their offense. The defense has also been problematic, allowing an average of 3.34 goals per game. While Rasmus Ristolainen and Travis Sanheim have shown some success with a combined 16.0 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has struggled to prevent opponents from finding open shots on net. Goaltender Samuel Ersson has faced challenges as well, with a .894 save percentage and a 2.84 goals-against average, resulting in a -5.9 goals saved above average. The Philadelphia Flyers currently hold a power ranking of 21 and rank #23 for offense and #28 for defense, with an overall record of 23-26-7. In their most recent matchups, the Flyers have dominated Pittsburgh with a 3-0-0 record.

Philadelphia Flyers favored to win against Pittsburgh Penguins with strong offensive and defensive strategy.

The Philadelphia Flyers are poised to capitalize on their home advantage in their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. With an offensive strategy focused on generating scoring opportunities against a Penguins team that struggles defensively, the Flyers will rely on skilled forwards like Travis Konecny and Matvei Michkov to lead the charge. Defensively, players such as Travis Sanheim and Rasmus Ristolainen will work to stifle the Penguins' offense and support goaltender Samuel Ersson in making crucial saves. Overall, the Flyers have the potential to secure a victory with a strong showing on home ice. Betting on the Flyers money line as favorites at home may be a wise choice for this matchup.

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