Nashville Predators (7-12-3) vs Philadelphia Flyers (9-10-3)
Game Info: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -175 / Philadelphia Flyers +150 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 27th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers are 9-10-3 this year after they lost to Vegas by a score of 5-4 in a shootout. Philadelphia led 3-0 and 4-2 in the second period, but they couldn’t hang onto the lead and eventually lost in the shootout. The Flyers outshot Vegas by a total of 36-30, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Couturier, Frost, Michkov, and Andrae, while Fedotov stopped 26 out of 30 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flyers defeated Chicago by a score of 3-2 but did lose to Carolina and Colorado before that. Philadelphia has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 3.46 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 85.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 11 goals, 15 assists, and 61 shots on goal, while Ivan Fedotov is 3-4-1 with a 3.70 goals-against average and a .874 save percentage.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 7-12-3 this season after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Nashville led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals in the game for the loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 46-22, won 38.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg and L’Heureux, while Saros stopped 26 out of the 30 shots that they faced.
Prior to that loss, the Predators defeated Winnipeg by a score of 4-1 but did lose to Seattle by a score of 3-0 before that. Nashville has scored 2.36 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 90.5% on the penalty kill this season. Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg have led Nashville with 17 points each, while Juuse Saros is 6-10-2 with a 2.57 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Why the Flyers will beat the Predators
- The Flyers have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have lost three of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Flyers and Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games as home favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Flyers’ last six road games following a shootout win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Predators’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last four games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Predators’ last nine games as favorites.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a favorite against the Flyers.
- Luke Schenn has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a favorite against the Flyers.
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in three of his last four home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Frost has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Flyers as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Morgan Frost has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Flyers as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Tyson Foerster has scored a goal in three of the Flyers’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games and they are just 3-8 in their last 11 games. The Predators are 5-6-0 at home, while the Flyers are 4-4-2 on the road. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games and they are allowing 3.46 goals against per game on defense. Nashville has been one of the most disappointing teams in the NHL this year and I can’t lay this price with them. Take the Flyers and the plus money.