Keep reading to see our Avalanche vs Flyers NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Avalanche face the Flyers in Philadelphia at 9-9-0.
- Colorado are currently 8th in assists this season..
- The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Predators.
- The Flyers' record sits at 8-8-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Flyers are currently 14th in the league.
- The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Avalanche vs Flyers Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Flyers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it's hosted by the Flyers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flyers. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.
Avalanche vs. Flyers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Colorado Avalanche at Philadelphia Flyers
- Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
- Date: Monday, November 18th
- Betting Odds COL -1.5, COL -181 | PHI +151 O/U 6.5
Avalanche Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Avalanche?
After a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche are now 9-9-0 for the season. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. Colorado, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
Colorado took the lead with a goal from Cale Makar at 2:54 in the second period, but the Predators responded with five straight goals. Nathan MacKinnon scored for the Avalanche at 17:43 in the third period, cutting the deficit to 3-2, before Nashville added two empty-net goals.
The Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only scored twice in their 5-2 loss to the Predators. Nathan MacKinnon, who now has 6 goals this season, scored at the 2:17 mark in the third period. Earlier, Cale Makar netted his 5th goal on a power play, getting the Avalanche on the board at 17:06 in the second period.
Colorado had 23 giveaways in the game. Makar also picked up his 16th assist of the season on MacKinnon's goal. MacKinnon took 6 shots on goal, while Makar had 3.
Defensively, Colorado took a 1-0 lead at 17:06 in the second period, but they gave up five goals after that, including two empty-netters. Justus Annunen recorded 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage. The Avalanche also had 26 hits and 11 takeaways, but they took a 2-minute penalty, leading to a Nashville power-play goal.
Flyers Preview: Will the Flyers Win at Wells Fargo Center?
After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 8-8-2 this season. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Philadelphia, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal. The Bruins scored in each period, with their final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third.
Philadelphia's offense struggled in their last game, failing to score in a 3-0 loss to Boston. The Flyers took 20 shots on goal but couldn't find the net, and they recorded 15 giveaways.
After a scoreless first period, Philadelphia remained off the scoreboard in the second and third, finishing with zero goals for the game.
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The final goal was an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage before being replaced by Carter Hart, who finished with 20 saves. The Flyers' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.
Avalanche vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Colorado has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-8. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Philadelphia has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Avalanche have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 2-3.
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Avalanche vs Flyers Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Avalanche -181
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