The Philadelphia Flyers will try to rebound at PPG Paints Arena vs the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of their Sportsbook-round series. The Flyers got stomped 7-0 in Game 1 and have dropped their last five games to their divisional foe. Philly opened as a +190 dog to avoid going down 2-0 in the series.
- The Penguins are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games with one day off between games.
- The total has gone OVER in eight of the Penguins’ last 10 games.
- The Flyers are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games vs their division on the road.
Pittsburgh backers would say they weren’t surprised by how Game 1 went when you factor in that the Penguins swept the season series vs Philadelphia and outscored the Flyers 20-11 in those games. Sidney Crosby was electric with a hat trick to pace the Penguins to an easy victory and scoring hasn’t been an issue all year for Pittsburgh, which has averaged 3.9 goals per game since the all-star break. Goaltender Matt Murray wasn’t tested very much with 24 shots on goal by the Flyers and currently has a franchise playoff shutout record of 206:26 dating back to last year’s Stanley Cup final.
As for the Flyers, the lack of scoring is an issue but goaltending broke their back as Brian Elliott allowed five goals before getting relief from Petr Mrazek, who allowed the Pens’ last two goals. Philly does not have a good track record in road playoff games, dropping five of its last six, and has dropped six of its last seven at PPG Paints Arena.
The total opened at 6 and bettors should seriously consider the OVER. Scoring has been huge when these two teams face off as the OVER has hit in six straight games in this matchup with an average combined score of 7.7 goals per game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Philadelphia Flyers opened as +195 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 6 for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting; watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.1-1.6 result in favor of the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins bring a 48-29-6 record to the battle against the 42-27-14 Flyers. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pittsburgh go 48-33-2 so far and the Flyers go 44-37-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Penguins at No. 5 and the Flyers at No. 16 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.36 goals per game, against a Philadelphia defense that ranks No. 19 at 3.01 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 26.14% while the Flyers defense kills off 75.88% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 7-0 loser as they battled the Penguins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -180 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
- Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games
- Pittsburgh is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 15
