Two teams currently on losing skids, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Carolina Hurricanes meet at PNC Arena in a divisional showdown. NBC Sports Philadelphia will air the game, which gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 17.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Odds
The money line for either side is currently set at an identical -110 and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at 6 goals (-115 for the over, -105 for the under).
Philadelphia is 35-36 straight up (SU) and has lost 4.5 units for moneyline bettors this year. 36 of its games have gone over the total, while 33 have gone under and just two have pushed. The Flyers are 18-17 SU on the road in 2017-18.
Philadelphia has converted on 20.3 percent of its power play chances this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 29th out of 31 teams, and it’s successfully killed off only 75.0 percent of all penalties.
Philadelphia, as a collective unit, has been whistled for penalties just 3.5 times per game overall this season, and 2.8 per game over its past five matchups. The teams been forced to stave off opponent power plays just 6.7 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
With a .908 save percentage and 26.3 saves per game, Brian Elliott (22-19-7) has been the best option in goal for Philadelphia this year. If head coach Dave Hakstol chooses to rest him, however, Philadelphia may go with Petr Mrazek (12-20-5), who has a .903 save percentage and 2.98 goals against average this year.
Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek will both lead the way for the visiting Flyers. Giroux has 83 points on 26 goals and 57 assists, and has recorded two or more points in 23 different games. Voracek has 16 goals and 58 assists to his name (and has notched a point in 45 games).
Carolina is 30-40 straight up (SU) and has lost 15.1 units for moneyline bettors this year. 38 of its games have gone under the total, while 30 have gone over and just two have pushed. It’s 16-19 SU at home this year.
Carolina has converted on 19.8 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 24th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 78.0 percent of all penalties.
Carolina players have been penalized only 2.8 times per game in total this season, 2.6 per game over their last five outings total, and 3.2 per game over their last five home outings. The teams had to stave off opponent power plays just 6.4 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Cam Ward (24.9 saves per game) has been the top option in goal for Carolina. Ward has 19 wins, 18 losses, and four overtime losses to his name and has recorded a subpar .905 save percentage and 2.77 goals against average this year.
The Canes will be led on offense by Teuvo Teravainen (21 goals, 35 assists).
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Betting Predictions
Free Pick: SU Winner – Hurricanes, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
- Two of Philadelphia’s last ten games have been decided by a shootout. The team is 1-1 in those games and 2-6 overall in shootouts this season.
- The total has gone over in three of Carolina’s last five outings.
- Over Philadelphia’s last ten games, five of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 1-4 in those games).
