Philadelphia will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Pittsburgh Penguins pay a visit to Wells Fargo Center.

Supporters of the Penguins have seen them go 16-8-4 so far this season, while the Flyers are at 16-7-3. In totals betting, the Flyers are 16-9-1, while the Penguins are 11-14-3.



View Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Hockey odds makers opened the Flyers as -115 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 5.5.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 2-rated Penguins taking on the No. 5-rated Flyers in this contest.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia's No. 1-ranked offense (3.6 goals per game) against a Penguins defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.5 goals per game allowed. The Flyers Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.8% rate while the Penguins have a 88.7% rate on the penalty kill.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Bruins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -103 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 5-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at -110 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Pittsburgh Penguins Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Ottawa are 7-3
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Philadelphia Flyers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 9-1
After playing Buffalo are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few Penguins at Flyers trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 17 games at home


Next up:
Pittsburgh at NY Islanders, Saturday, December 10
Philadelphia home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, December 10