Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Panthers vs Flyers pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Philadelphia.
- The Panthers face the Flyers in Philadelphia at 15-10-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Panthers are currently 4th in the league.
- The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.
- The Flyers will be hosting the Panthers and hold a 12-10-3 record.
- Philadelphia is 17th in power play goals this season.
- The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Panthers vs Flyers Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers 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! The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.
Panthers vs. Flyers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Florida Panthers at Philadelphia Flyers
- Where: Philadelphia at Wells Fargo Center
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, FLA -163 | PHI +138 O/U 6
Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Defense Show Up in Philadelphia?
Florida improved to 15-10-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line of 6.5 goals was not reached, as the combined score was 6.
All four of the Panthers’ goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the victory. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put the Panthers back in front for good.
Carolina's offense put 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Dallas, with Sam Reinhart netting his 10th goal of the season on an empty net. A.J. Greer scored his first goal of the year, while Tomas Nosek picked up his first assist.
Matthew Tkachuk added his 3rd goal, and Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers. Carolina had 16 giveaways in the game and scored once on the power play.
Defensively, the Panthers will look to build on their performance in their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Stars. Spencer Knight made 23 saves, posting a 92% save percentage. The Panthers' defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.
Flyers Preview: Do the Flyers Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Philadelphia's record fell to 12-10-3 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 number.
Boston scored in each period, with their third goal coming at 16:21 in the third. Philadelphia's offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal and failing to score.
In their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but failed to find the net. They recorded 15 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.
Philadelphia was held scoreless in all three periods, with none of their players registering a goal or an assist.
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, while the Flyers' defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.
Panthers vs Flyers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Florida has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Across the Flyers last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 4-6, while going 5-5 straight-up.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Flyers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- As the betting favorite, the Panthers have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Florida posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
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