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Dec 17, 1:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Odds

20-9-1TEAM RECORD20-7-3



The Boston Bruins will look to grab a road win when they take on the Flyers in Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday in hockey odds action.

The Flyers bring a 20-7-3 record to the battle against the 20-9-1 Bruins. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Philadelphia go 19-10-1 so far and the Bruins go 15-15.



View Boston vs Philadelphia Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had set the Flyers as -120 favorites on the Sportsbook moneyline for this contest. The over under opened at 5.5 for bettors hoping to turn a profit on totals.

Power Rankings:
This game matches up the No. 5 (Flyers) and the No. 3 (Bruins) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.7 goals per game, against a Bruins defense that ranks No. 1 at 2 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 19.4% while the Bruins defense kills off 87.9% of their penalties.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 5-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -167 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Canadiens on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at +100 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Boston Bruins Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing Ottawa are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

Philadelphia Flyers Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Tampa Bay are 9-1
After playing Montreal are 4-6
After a win are 8-2


A few Bruins at Flyers trends to consider:
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Boston is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston


Next up:
Boston home to Montreal, Monday, December 19
Philadelphia at Colorado, Monday, December 19

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