Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction NHL Picks 11/2/24

In this article, we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 2nd at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 4-6-1 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 8-2 in their last game. Boston tied the game at one in the first period and cut the deficit to 4-2 in the second, but they allowed the last four goals in the blowout loss. The Bruins were outshot by a total of 37-15, won 56.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Boston got their two goals from Marchand and Lindholm, while Swayman allowed six goals on 22 shots. 

Prior to that loss, the Bruins lost to Philadelphia by a score of 2-0 but did beat Toronto by a score of 4-3 before that. Boston has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.82 goals against per game, while also going 14.9% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with six goals, four assists, and 45 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 3-4-1 with a 3.57 goals-against average and a .884 save percentage this year. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 4-6-1 this season after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Philadelphia blew a 1-0 lead in the third period, but they scored late in the game to get the win. The Flyers recorded 21 shots on goal, won 53.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got their two goals from Brink and Hathaway, while Ersson stopped 20 out of 21 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Flyers defeated Boston by a score of 2-0 but did lose to Montreal by a score of 4-3 before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 3.73 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 87.8% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with five goals, five assists, and 30 shots on goal, while Samuel Ersson is 4-2-1 with a 2.72 goals against average and an .897 save percentage. 

Why the Flyers will beat the Bruins

• The Bruins have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
• The underdogs have won three of the Flyers’ last four games.
• The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Flyers’ last four games.
• The Flyers have won the second period in three of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Flyers’ last six home games against the Bruins following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Bruins’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last seven-day games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Bruins’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in home games.
• Tyson Foerster has scored at least one goal in three of the Flyers’ last four-day games at Wells Fargo Center.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in three of the Bruins’ last four road games against the Flyers.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last seven Saturday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• David Pastrnak has recorded an assist in eight of the Bruins’ last 10 games at Wells Fargo Center.

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction 

Boston comes into this matchup tied for last in the Atlantic Division standings and they have to be disappointed with how they have played this year. The Bruins have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games and they have been shutout two times in that span. One of those shutout losses came at home against this Philadelphia team earlier this week, then they allowed eight goals to Carolina last time out. The Flyers have had issues with their defense this season, but they have shown major improvement in their last two games. Give me the Flyers at home.