The Philadelphia Flyers have lost three games in a row coming into tonight’s game, and their NHL schedule doesn’t get any easier taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado ended a four-game losing streak with a win against the Blues in their last game.
Let’s take a look at the NHL odds and NHL players’ stats to help us with our Flyers vs Avalanche betting.
Last Game Records
The Flyers took on the Arizona Coyotes in their last game. The Coyotes were the only team to get on the board in the first period and took a 1-0 lead into the second.
After a back-and-forth second period, the Flyers were able to score three goals, while the Coyotes only got two across, and the game was tied up 3-3 going into the third. Both teams scored a single goal in the third period, and the game went into overtime.
The Coyotes scored with 23 seconds left in overtime, ultimately giving the Flyers the loss by a score of 4-5.
The Avalanche took on the St. Louis Blues on Sunday and had to go to extra time. Neither team was able to score in the first period, and the Avalanche took a 1-0 lead in the second.
The Blues scored twice in the third period, while the Avalanche were able to get one across to get the score 2-2 heading into overtime. The Avalanche scored in under thirty seconds, giving them the 3-2 win.
This is the second and final Flyers and Avalanche matchup this season. Philadelphia won the first game 5-3 on December 5th.
Matchup Information
Game: Philadelphia Flyers (9-13-7) vs. Colorado Avalanche (14-10-2)
Date: December 13th, 2022, 9:00 p.m. Eastern
Where: Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado
How to Watch: NHLPP/ESPN+
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Analysis
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers’ biggest concern this season has been their lack of offense, scoring just 2.41 goals per game, which is bottom three in the league. The Flyers are averaging 2.6 goals per game in their last five games.
The Flyers have been better defensively and, with their goaltending, giving up 3.28 goals per game, which is more middle-of-the-road number. In their last five games, the Flyers are giving up 3.4 goals per game.
In their last five away games, the Flyers are giving up 4.0 goals per game. The Flyers averaged 2.6 goals per game in their previous five away games.
Kevin Hayes is leading the offense for the Flyers. He has scored nine goals and assisted on 19 others to get to his team-leading 19 total points.
Travis Konecny is second on the team with 24 total points. He has scored 11 goals and assisted on 13 others.
Carter Hart is the starting goaltender for the Flyers. He comes into the game this evening with a record of 8-8-5 and is giving up 2.84 goals per game.
Colorado Avalanche
The Avalanche find themselves in the middle of the league in goals scored per game, scoring 3.08. In their last five games, the Avalanche are scoring 1.6 goals per game.
Their goaltending and defense have been even better, giving up just 2.81 goals per game on the season. They are giving up 3.6 goals per game in their last five games.
In their last five home games, the Avalanche are scoring 2.0 goals per game. In those home games, the Avalanche are giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Mikko Rantanen leads the team with 36 points, scoring 19 goals and assisting on 17 others. In their last ten games, Rantanen has recorded 11 total points.
Nathan MacKinnon is right behind him with 34 total points. He has scored eight goals and assisted on 26 others. Unfortunately, MacKinnon finds himself on the NHL injury report and unavailable until the middle of January.
Alexandar Georgiev is the starting goaltender for the Avalanche. He has a record of 11-5-1 and is giving up 2.65 goals per game. These stats make him one of the best goaltenders for any of the NHL teams in the league.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
Let’s look at the odds as we prepare to make our NHL picks for Flyers vs Avalanche betting.
The Avalanche are the massive moneyline favorite with -220 odds. The Colorado Avalanche schedule will have them the moneyline favorite for their next several games.
The Flyers are heavy underdogs with +180 odds to win the game. A loss tonight would be another hit to the Philadelphia Flyers’ standings position, as they are just three points out of last place in their division.
The total goals for this game is set at 5½, with the odds for the over being at -120 and the under getting even odds. With both teams struggling to produce on offense, this is one of the lowest goal totals of all NHL games tonight.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Colorado Avalanche Betting Prediction
While the Avalanche are not leading the NHL standings in their division by any means, they are the clear favorite in this game. That all comes down to the goaltending side of things, and Georgiev is the better of the two.
When looking at the bets for Flyers vs Avalanche betting, there is only one bet that seems like a good play: the Avalanche moneyline. With both offenses struggling, the puck line and goal total just seem too crazy of an option.
NHL Pick: Colorado Avalanche Moneyline (-220)
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