NHL betting odds interest swings to the Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia battle on Thursday at Wells Fargo Center as the Flyers try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Vancouver Canucks before puck drop in this match found them as 102 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5, according to Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.4-2 result in favor of the Flyers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Flyers currently sport a record of 13-12-6. The Vancouver Canucks are 11-13-8. Betting totals have seen the Flyers post a 10-13-8 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Canucks have gone 13-13-6 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Vancouver injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Philadelphia Flyers rated this week at No. 28 and the Vancouver Canucks sitting at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.13 goals per game, against a Canucks defense that ranks No. 23 at 2.88 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 16.85% while the Canucks defense kills off 77% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 6-2 loser as they battled the Wild on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at -149 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Hurricanes on December 15. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -121 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Vancouver is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 9 games
- Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
- Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Detroit, Friday, December 18th
Philadelphia at Columbus, Saturday, December 19th
