The Anaheim Ducks, led by Ryan Getzlaf and Adam Henrique, are set to take the ice against Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, and the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center for a cross-country showdown. The action gets going at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, and you can watch it live on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds
Moneyline odds have not yet been posted for this matchup.
Losing 7.0 units for moneyline bettors, Philadelphia is 24-30 straight up (SU) overall in the 2018-19 season. That early-season winning percentage is a slide from what the team recorded during last year’s regular season (42-40). Through 54 regular season matches, 27 of the team’s games have gone over the total, while 26 have gone under and none have pushed. The team is 13-14 SU at home this year.
The Flyers have converted on just 16.4 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that places them in the bottom-10 overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is rated 25th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 76.8 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 29.4 saves per game with a .925 save percentage, Carter Hart (10-6-1) has been the primary option in goal for Philadelphia this season. If head coach Scott Gordon chooses to give him a rest, however, Philadelphia might turn to Brian Elliott (7-7-7 record, .911 save percentage, 2.59 goals against average).
On the other hand, Anaheim is 21-34 straight up (SU) and has lost 10.4 units for moneyline bettors this year. A total of 32 of its games have gone under the total, while 19 have gone over and just three have pushed. The Ducks are 11-18 SU as an away team this season.
The Ducks have converted on just 13.9 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that places them in the bottom- overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 16th overall and it’s successfully killed off 79.7 percent of all penalties.
John Gibson (28.5 saves per game) has been the primary option in the net for Anaheim. Gibson has 18 wins, 28 losses, and eight overtime losses to his credit, and has registered a .914 save percentage and 2.93 goals against average this year.
Anaheim Ducks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Free Picks
Pick: SU Winner – Flyers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- The Flyers are 2-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Ducks are 3-2 in shootouts.
- Eight of Anaheim’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 1-7 in those games.
- Anaheim skaters registered 24.2 hits per game last season, while the Flyers posted 21.6 hits per matchup.
