Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup

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  • The Flyers face Boston with a record of 12-11-3.
  • The Flyers are are averaging 2.9 goals per contest so far.
  • The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
  • The Bruins are at 14-11-3.
  • Boston is 23rd in power play goals this season.
  • The Bruins are coming off a 2-0 win vs. the Kraken.

Flyers vs Bruins Preview

The Flyers and Bruins are set to face off at 1:00 ET on NBCS. The Bruins will host the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Bruins as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.

Flyers vs. Bruins Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins
  • Where: Boston at TD Garden
  • Date: Saturday, December 7th
  • Betting Odds BOS -1.5, PHI +134 | BOS -159 O/U 5.5

Flyers Preview: Will Philadelphia Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?

Philadelphia dropped to 12-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that.

Defensively, the Flyers gave up goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third. Offensively, they struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and failing to score.

Philadelphia's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They also recorded 15 giveaways.

None of the Flyers' players scored, and they went without a power play or shorthanded goal. Philadelphia was held scoreless in all three periods.

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 of the second. The Bruins added an empty-netter at 16:21 of the third, leading to a 3-0 loss for Philadelphia. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Bruins Preview: Will the Bruins Come Through as Home Favorites?

With a 2-0 road win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 14-11-3 this season. Boston entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that figure.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held the Kraken scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman recording 23 saves in the shutout.

Boston’s offense got off to a quick start, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, coming on a power play at 10:03 in the first period. The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but couldn’t add to their tally after the first period.

Despite 16 giveaways, Boston managed 4 assists on their two goals. Charlie McAvoy picked up his 3rd assist of the season, while Brad Marchand added his 7th assist on Coyle’s power-play goal.

On the defensive side, the Bruins will look to carry over their strong performance from their last game, where they shut out the Kraken 2-0. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Flyers vs Bruins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Philadelphia has an puck line mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Boston posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 2-8 ATS.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
  • In their last three contests as the favorite, Philadelphia has a poor record vs the puck line going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.

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