Minnesota Wild vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup

Keep reading to see our Flyers vs Wild NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.

  • The Flyers visit St. Paul with a record of 14-12-4.
  • The Flyers come into the game ranked 22nd in shots on goal.
  • The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
  • The Wild have a 19-6-4 so far this season.
  • The Wild come into the game ranked 14th in shots on goal.
  • The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.

Flyers vs Wild Preview

Planning on watching today's Flyers and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Wild being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Flyers.

Flyers vs. Wild Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Philadelphia Flyers at Minnesota Wild
  • Where: St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 14th
  • Betting Odds MIN -1.5, PHI +134 | MIN -158 O/U 5.5

Flyers Preview: Will the Flyers Exceed Expectations on the Road?

After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 14-12-4. Philadelphia’s defense held Boston scoreless until 6:32 into the first period, but the offense couldn’t respond, and the Bruins added to their lead in each period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover. Philadelphia’s offense struggled throughout, managing just 20 shots on goal.

Philadelphia's offense was shut out in a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers managed 20 shots on goal but came up empty, with none of their 15 giveaways turning into scoring opportunities.

They were held scoreless in all three periods, failing to capitalize on any power plays. The team also recorded no assists in the game.

Defensively, the Flyers will look to improve after giving up the first goal at 6:32 in the first period and another at 8:37 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter late in the third, leading to a 3-0 loss. Philadelphia's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits, while Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage.

Wild Preview: Will Minnesota Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Wild improved to 19-6-4 with a 2-1 overtime victory against the Maple Leafs. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but the game’s total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.

Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.

Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period, while Matt Boldy followed with his sixth, scoring 2:14 into overtime to secure a 2-1 win over the Maple Leafs. Jared Spurgeon added two assists, bringing his season total to three.

The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways and did not convert on any power play opportunities.

Defensively, the Wild will look to carry momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to the Maple Leafs. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a power play with 52 seconds left in the first period.

Flyers vs Wild Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Flyers have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 8-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
  • Across their five previous home games, Minnesota has an puck line mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Wild have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-3.
  • 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.

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