Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction 3/23/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Flyers vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 23rd at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 28-34-9 this year after they lost to Dallas in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored twice in the second to tie the game, before losing just nine seconds into overtime. The Flyers outshot Dallas by a total of 24-19, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Konecny and Poehling, while Ersson stopped 15 out of 16 shots in the game. 

Prior to that overtime loss, the Flyers lost to the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Lightning by a score of 2-0. Philadelphia has lost four games in a row and they are currently last in the Metro standings with 65 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 14.1% on the power play and 77.9% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 23 goals, 43 assists, and 162 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 20 goals, 28 assists, and 163 shots on goal. Samuel Ersson is 19-14-5 with a 3.03 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 20-41-9 this season after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 late in the second period but allowed two more goals in the third in the loss. The Blackhawks outshot St. Louis by a total of 27-25, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Mikheyev, while Soderblom stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Kings by a score of 3-1 and the Kraken by a score of 6-2. Chicago has lost seven games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 49 points. Chicago has scored 2.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.54 goals against per game, while also going 24.8% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 19 goals, 35 assists, and 167 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 38 assists, and 97 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 2-4-0 with a 2.84 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season. 

Why the Blackhawks will beat the Flyers 

• The Flyers have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Blackhawks have won four of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as road favorites after coming off overtime.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games against the Flyers.
• The Blackhawks have won the third period in five of their last six day games against Eastern Conference opponents at United Center when leading after the second period.

Why the Flyers will beat the Blackhawks 

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last seven games.
• The Flyers have won each of their last four day games after coming off overtime.
• The Flyers have covered the puck line in each of their last seven day games after coming off overtime.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
• The favorites have won the third period in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flyers’ last seven games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games at United Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 14 of the Flyers’ last 15 games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Ryan Donato has recorded a point in eight of his last nine appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blackhawks’ last six home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
• Matvei Michkov has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flyers’ last five games as favorites.

Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup on a losing streak and both played on Saturday, so they will be on back-to-backs here. The Flyers are 12-15-8 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 13-17-4 at home. Chicago has lost seven games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in all seven. Philadelphia has lost four games in a row and they have scored a total of four goals in those four games. Both of these teams are currently last in their divisions and really struggle to score consistently. Take the under here.