Fargo Center as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers (4-2-0). It’s one of 10 NHL games on the NHL schedule tonight.
Florida Panthers, which sits second in the Atlantic, is expected to go with Sergei Bobrovsky between the pipes. He has a 2.85 goals-against average (GAA) and .908 save percentage.
Carter Hart looks to continue his resurgent season in net for the Flyers. The 24-year-old Canadian is 4-0 with a 1.75 GAA and .949 save percentage.
If you’re interested in the Panthers vs Flyers score prediction, the game is broadcast on NBCS-PH and BSFL. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.
Panthers vs. Flyers Matchup Preview
It’s worth noting for the Panthers vs Flyers score prediction that the Panthers defeated the Flyers 4-3 just over a week ago at FLA Live Arena.
Carter Verhaeghe scored a pair of goals for the Panthers, while defenseman Josh Mahura scored the game-winning goal.
Bobrovsky made 29 saves in the win, while Flyers backup Felix Sandstrom allowed four goals on 36 shots. As one of the best teams in the league, the Panthers odds of winning this game are relatively high.
Nonetheless, Florida is coming off of a disappointing 4-2 loss to the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks. Florida had earned points in three consecutive games prior to that loss.
Tkachuk: A Offseason Acquisition
Offseason acquisition Matthew Tkachuk leads the Panthers with nine points through seven games, but the team’s second and third leaders in points are somewhat surprising: Eetu Luostarinen and Colin White each have six points.
The Panthers are without Anthony Duclair and Aaron Ekblad as both are on the NHL injury report with long-term injuries.
The Flyers, meanwhile, will need a strong performance from Hart if they’re going to hold the Panthers off the scoresheet.
Hart Performance Recap
After a solid rookie season, Hart had a couple uninspiring seasons, so much so that he was one of the worst goalies in the league.
He had an .877 save percentage in 2020-21 and improved slightly to .905 last season. He’s undefeated with a .949 save percentage this year.
Flyers Lineup Breakdown
Kevin Hayes is the Flyers stats leader with eight points (1 goal, 7 assists) in six games.
Travis Konecny is second with six points, while defensemen Tony DeAngelo and Ivan Provorov are tied for third with James van Riemsdyk with five points each.
The Flyers NHL injury report is a little more crowded. Philadelphia is without Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson, Ryan Ellis, and van Riemsdyk.
Florida Panthers vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
The Panthers are the overwhelming moneyline favorite at -203 at BetOnline. This is somewhat surprising considering they’re on the road and Flyers goaltender Hart is undefeated.
Philadelphia is paying out +182 on the moneyline.
Puckline
The Panthers are listed at +115 on the -1.5 puckline, while the Flyers are paying out -135 at +1.5.
Over/Under
Like most NHL games, the over/under for the Panthers vs Flyers score prediction is set at 6.5. The over and under are paying out at -125 and +113, respectively.
Panthers vs. Flyers Betting Preview
Panthers
Despite their impressive record, Florida is just 1-6 against the spread this season, which ranks second last in the league.
They’ve had a lot of close games and have been favored in most. The over has hit in only two of seven Panthers games.
Flyers
Philadelphia, meanwhile, has often been the underdog on the puckline (spread) and are thus 5-1 against the spread this season. The over has also hit in only two of six Flyers NHL games this season.
Philadelphia is 2-1 against the spread at home. The over has also hit in only one of three home games.
Florida Panthers vs. Philadelphia Flyers Pick and Prediction
Expect a low-scoring affair for the Panthers vs Flyers score prediction. The under has hit more often than not in both NHL teams games so far this season and Hart and Bobrovsky are among the best goaltenders in the league, at least through the first three weeks.
Final Score Prediction: 3-2 Panthers
NHL Pick: Under 6.5 (-115)
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