Patrick Kane, Alex DeBrincat, and the Chicago Blackhawks are set to do battle against Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, and the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center in an East-West matchup. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 10 and it’s being televised live on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds
Philadelphia (-135) is currently favored over Chicago (+115) and the Over/Under (O/U) is placed at an even 6 goals (-105 for the over, -115 for the under).
Philadelphia is 8-8 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.7 units for moneyline bettors this year. That win percentage, ranked third in the Metropolitan Division so far this season, isn’t too far off from to what the team posted during last year’s regular season (42-40). Through 16 regular season outings, 12 of its games have gone over the total, while four have gone under and none have pushed. The team’s 3-4 SU at home so far this year.
The Flyers have converted on just 14.5 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that’s ranked 27th overall in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 31st overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 68.4 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 24.2 saves per game with a .899 save percentage, Brian Elliott (6-5) has been the primary goalkeeper for Philadelphia this season. If Philadelphia chooses to give him a rest, however, head coach Dave Hakstol might turn to Calvin Pickard (4-2-2 record, .865 save percentage, 4.41 goals against average).
On the other bench, Chicago is 6-10 straight up (SU) and has lost 4.2 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. A total of 10 of its matches have gone over the total, while six have gone under the total and none have pushed. The Blackhawks are 3-5 SU as an away team this season.
The Blackhawks have converted on just 13.5 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that places them in the bottom- overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 25th overall and it’s successfully defended 75.0 percent of all opponent power plays.
Cam Ward (31.3 saves per game) has been the primary option in the net for Chicago. Ward has three wins, five losses, and three overtime losses to his credit, and has registered a .887 save percentage and 3.92 goals against average this year.
Chicago Blackhawks at Philadelphia Flyers Betting Predictions
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Notes
Betting Trends
For both of these teams, the over has hit in four of their past five matchups.
After averaging 34.1 shot attempts as a team last season (the second-most in the league), Chicago has attempted 33.1 shots per game overall this season, and 26.2 in its last five road games.
Eight of Chicago’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 3-5 in those games.
The Flyers this season have dished out the 11th-most hits per game in the NHL (22.8).
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