Philadelphia Flyers at Chicago Blackhawks - 4/25/22 NHL Picks and Prediction
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Chicago Blackhawks (26-42-11) vs Philadelphia Flyers (25-43-11)
Game Info: Monday, April 25, 2022 at 8:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks -133 / Philadelphia Flyers +108 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Philadelphia Flyers in Monday NHL Action.
The Philadelphia Flyers come into this road contest with an overall record of 24-43-11. Through 78 games, the Flyers are 8th in the Metropolitan Division. On the season, they have found the net 204 times, good for a rank of 29th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Philadelphia is the 27th-ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.62 goals per game. So far, the Flyers have a strength of schedule rating of 1st in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 29th-ranked team in the NHL.
The Chicago Blackhawks get set to host the Philadelphia Flyers with an overall record of 26-42-11. This mark places them 7th in the Central division. Through 79 games, the Blackhawks have scored 210 goals, giving them an average of 2.59. This output gives them a rank of 27th among NHL teams. On defense, Chicago is the 26th ranked unit, giving up 3.57 goals per contest. So far, the Blackhawks have played the 2nd toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Chicago's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 28th in the NHL.
Coming into this game, the Philadelphia Flyers' leader in points is Cam Atkinson. In his team's 78 games, he has come up with 23 goals and 27 assists. He has scored his goals with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. However, when on the ice, the Flyers are -2 in scoring differential. The team's top overall goal scorer is James van Riemsdyk. Of his 23 goals, 35.0% have come during power play time. Philadelphia's top goalie is Carter Hart, who is giving up an average of 3.16 goals per game.
Through 79 games, Chicago's leading goal scorer is Alex DeBrincat. With his 40 goals and 36 assists, he is the second in overall points, coming in at 76. On the season, he is turning 15.4% of his shots into goals. In addition, the Blackhawks have benefited from the strong play of Patrick Kane, who is the team's overall leader in points. In Chicago's 79 games, he has come up with 26 goals on a shooting percentage of 9.4%. However, when on the ice, the Blackhawks are -19 in scoring differential. Chicago's top goalie is Marc-Andre Fleury, who is giving up an average of 2.95 goals per game. In his 45 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 49 percent of the time.
In Philadelphia's 78 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 41-36-2. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing on the road, going just 18-19-2. On the season 58.0% of Philadelphia's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 43.0% of the scoring coming from the Flyers In Chicago's 79 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 40-34-5. So far, taking the over when the Blackhawks are playing at home, has been a good bet with an over-under record of 19-18-2. On the season 59.0% of Chicago's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 43.0% of the scoring coming from the Blackhawks. With an over-under line set at 6 goals, look for this matchup to finish below this number, as despite each team struggling with their goalie play, both Chicago and Philadelphia don't have the offensive units to take advantage of this opportunity. I recommend taking the under.
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AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen

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