The Philadelphia Flyers will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Pittsburgh Penguins pay a visit to Wells Fargo Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Pittsburgh Penguins opened as -110 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
A 3.3-2.4 result in favor of the Flyers is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Flyers currently sport a record of 16-14-8. The Pittsburgh Penguins are 19-18-3. Betting totals have seen the Flyers post a 18-18-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Penguins have gone 20-18-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 12-ranked Philadelphia Flyers and the No. 6-rated Pittsburgh Penguins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.79 goals per game, against a Penguins defense that ranks No. 25 at 3.2 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 19.55% while the Penguins defense kills off 80.99% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Red Wings. Bettors on Detroit at +120 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 5-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Lightning on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at +197 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
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