The Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers are all set to face off at the Wells Fargo Center in a game that we’re sure will be packed with big storylines.
With the Avalanche looking to bounce back from a crippling loss and the Flyers riding high on a winning streak, this game is loaded with tons of betting angles you’ll want to check out.
The Avs are looking to take on the Philadelphia Flyers in what promises to be a major NHL clash.
With the Avalanche favored at -185 on the moneyline, sportsbooks are giving the Flyers a chance at an upset at +154. Those are some solid odds, but we’ll get more into the prediction shortly.
The total for this game sits at 6.5 goals, with slightly more favorable odds for the over (-118).
Colorado comes into the matchup off a disappointing loss to Washington, continuing their struggle for consistency this season. Meanwhile, Philadelphia rides a three-game win streak, showcasing some solid form despite not being the favorites.
Colorado’s record of 6-6-0 at home and 3-3-0 on the road just goes to show their middling performance this year. They're averaging a decent 3.4 goals per game, but their defensive issues are what’s crushing them as they’re allowing an average of 3.8 goals.
Philadelphia, on the other hand, at 4-4-0 at home and 4-4-2 on the road, has shown flashes of some resilience. While they average fewer goals per game at 2.8, their defense has fared slightly better, conceding 3.5 goals per game.
This could be either team’s game, but we’ve got a prediction you won’t want to miss out on.
The Avalanche’s offensive firepower, led by Nathan MacKinnon (a beautiful 33 points this season), Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar, makes them a dominant road team, especially as favorites. More notably, they’ve won their last 8 games in this position.
Defensively, however, we can all agree that they’re a work in progress. Alexandar Georgiev’s .863 save percentage has been underwhelming, but the team still holds an edge over a Flyers squad that lacks any amount of scoring depth.
Another telling trend is that the Flyers have lost their last 6 games at the Wells Fargo Center following a home win. This inconsistency at home makes it hard to trust Philly against a team as dynamic as Colorado.
Philadelphia’s recent form tells us that they might be on an upward trajectory.
A decisive 5-2 victory over Buffalo extended their win streak to 3, and Travis Konecny has been an absolute powerhouse, pacing the Flyers with 22 points.
The Flyers also oddly enough perform well in underdog situations. They’ve covered the puck line in 9 of their last 10 games against Central Division teams. If goalie Samuel Ersson (sitting at 2.70 GAA and a .902 save percentage) continues his solid form, Philadelphia could frustrate Colorado’s top stars and keep this game in check.
The Avalanche’s tendency to falter against Metropolitan Division teams as favorites complicates their case even more. They’ve lost 5 consecutive games in this situation, highlighting a potential weak spot for the Avs.
Both teams have compelling arguments for the W, but the Avalanche’s superior roster and the Flyers’ struggles at home tip the scales in favor of Colorado.
While we’re liking Philadelphia’s recent successes, their lack of scoring depth and their tendency to falter at Wells Fargo Center after wins make them a risky bet.
For the best bet, we’re looking at the moneyline on Colorado (-185). Some of the questions on both sides make us hesitant to pick the puck line.
The Flyers' inconsistency at home aligns with the Avalanche’s trend of bouncing back strong after a loss. If you’re looking for a bet with better value, the puck line at -1.5 (+130) offers a decent risk-reward balance, but this game could be a bit closer than we’d like.
BettorsInsider Score Prediction: Avalanche 4, Flyers 2
If you want to try out a prop bet for this game, you might want to take a look at Mikko Rantanen for an anytime goal. He’s been on fire and at +120 odds, it would be a decent payout.