The Panthers and Flyers are set to face off at 6:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Flyers. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 24th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
  • We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+135)
  • The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Florida Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

With a record of 45-20-5, the Panthers are in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Over their last ten games, Florida is 5-5, and they have lost three straight games. On the road, the Panthers are 24-9-3 this season.

So far this year, Florida has been favored in 56 of their 70 games and have gone 39-15-2 as the favorite. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Panthers have a record of 26-12. For the season, they have 95 points.

Florida enters the game with a puck line record of 35-35 for the season, including going 6-4 over their last ten games. So far, the Panthers have won 28 games by multiple goals compared to 17 wins by just one goal. Their average scoring margin for the year sits at +.8 goals per game.

On the road, Florida has a puck line record of 24-12, and their scoring margin away from home is +1.1 goals per game. Overall, the Panthers have been favored in 56 of their 70 games, and their puck line record when favored is at 24-32.

For the season, Florida’s games have finished with an average of 5.7 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.3. Overall, the Panthers have an over/under record of 26-41-3.

Florida has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 13th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 1st in the league. Florida’s offense is currently ranked 3rd in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 13th in the league.

Florida’s leading scorer is Sam Reinhart. So far, he has 48 goals which is 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Reinhart has 32 assists this season.

Defensively, the Flyers come into the season ranked 30th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.6 shots per game against Philadelphia. For the season, they are ranked 18th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Anthony Stolarz gets the start and has made 19 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-5, and his save percentage is 0.445%.

Does Philadelphia Have What it Takes at Home?

At home this season, the Flyers have gone 19-14-3 and have won their last two games on their home ice. In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is in 7th place and 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. On the year, the Flyers have a record of 36-27-9 and have gone 17-23 against other Eastern Conference teams.

As the underdog, Philadelphia has gone 23-20-7 and has been the underdog in 50 of their 72 games this season. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games and 2-1 over their last three.

Philadelphia comes into the game with a puck line record of 43-28, including a mark of 16-20 at home. So far, the Flyers have 20 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. In their last ten games at home, the team’s puck line record is 6-4.

As the underdog, the Flyers have a puck line record of 37-13, including a current streak of four straight wins vs. the puck line. In their last three games, Philadelphia has gone 3-0 vs. the puck line and 4-1 in their last five. Overall, the team’s average scoring margin as the underdog is -.2 goals per game.

This season, Philadelphia’s games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.1. The Flyers currently have an over/under record of 30-38-3.

Florida has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

Offensively, the Flyers come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 22nd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 2nd position in the league. Philadelphia’s offense is currently ranked 31st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 1st in the league.

The leading scorer for Philadelphia’s offense is Travis Konecny. Coming into the game he has 30 goals, ranking 23rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 31 assists so far.

In terms of defense, the Flyers head into the game ranked 30th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.6 shots per game against Philadelphia. So far, they are 18th in shutouts, achieving 4 shutouts.

Goalie Felix Sandstrom gets the start and has made two starts this season. His record at this point is 1-1, and his save percentage is 0.255%.