The Philadelphia Flyers still have plenty of work to do, but a huge Game 5 win over the inter-state rival Pittsburgh Penguins kept Philly’s hopes of advancing to the second round alive. Game 6 gets underway in the City of Brotherly Love on Sunday. The Pens are 4-0 SU in their last four trips to Philadelphia.
Sportsbook opened the Flyers as +141 home underdogs with a total of six.
Home-ice advantage has been non-existent for the Flyers in this series, as the Penguins have outscored Philly 20-4 at Wells Fargo Center this season. Sean Couturier returned from a one-game absence due to a lower-body injury to score the go-ahead goal with 1:15 remaining in the third period of Friday’s 3-2 triumph. Philadelphia needs to get its power play going, as the Flyers are 0-for-11 with the man advantage in the last three games.
Sidney Crosby has never been well-liked in Philadelphia, but the Nova Scotia native erupted for 10 points (two goals, eight assists) and a plus-8 rating in four games this year at Wells Fargo Center. Forwards Evgeni Malkin and Patric Hornqvist will be “game-time decisions” in Game 6, according to Pens coach Mike Sullivan.
The OVER is trending when the Flyers play at home. In the Flyers’ last eight home games, the OVER is 5-2-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Pittsburgh Penguins opened as -159 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 6 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.5-1 victory for the Penguins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
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Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 50-31-6 this season, while the Flyers are 44-29-14. Pittsburgh is 48-34-5 on the totals; Philadelphia is 44-38-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The Penguins - Flyers odds would favor the Penguins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pittsburgh is at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 3 goals per game, against a Penguins defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.99 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 20.07% while the Penguins defense kills off 80.57% of their penalties.
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