Two teams facing each other for the second time this season, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Carolina Hurricanes meet at PNC Arena. This Metropolitan Division matchup gets going at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, and it’ll air live on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Odds
Philadelphia (+150) is entering this one as the underdog to Carolina (-170), and the Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 7 goals (-120 money on the under, +100 on the over).
Losing 0.1 units for moneyline bettors, the Hurricanes are 13-8 straight up (SU) overall thus far. That winning percentage, ranked third in the league in this young season, isn’t too far off from to the 46-36 record the team posted during last year’s regular season campaign. Through 21 regular season outings, 12 of the team’s games have gone over the total, while nine have gone under and none have pushed. The team is 7-3 SU at home this season.
Carolina’s been able to convert on 23.4 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill is ranked 10th overall, and it’s successfully killed off 84.0 percent of all penalties.
Carolina, as a collective unit, has been whistled for penalties 4.2 times per game overall this season, 4.2 per game over its past five matchups total, and 4.4 per game over its last five home outings. The team’s had to kill penalties for 8.8 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, overall.
Sporting a .907 save percentage and 24.4 saves per game, Petr Mrazek (10-4-1) has been the best option in goal for the Hurricanes this year. If they, however, decide to give him a breather, Carolina may go with James Reimer (3-5-5 record, .903 save percentage, 3.07 goals against average).
Dougie Hamilton and Andrei Svechnikov will both look to continue their strong seasons for the Hurricanes. Hamilton (23 points) has tallied nine goals and 14 assists and has recorded two or more points five times this year. Svechnikov has 10 goals and 13 assists to his credit and has notched a point in 12 contests.
Over on the other bench, Philadelphia is 10-11 straight up (SU) and has lost 0.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline this year. Through 21 regular season outings, 11 of its games have gone under the total, while 10 have gone over and none have pushed. Philadelphia’s 4-7 SU as a road team this season.
Philadelphia has converted on 20.3 percent of its power play chances this year, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked sixth overall and it’s successfully defended 85.2 percent of all opponent power plays.
Philadelphia’s skaters have been penalized only 3.2 times per game in total this season, 2.8 per game over their last five contests total, and 3.2 per game over their last five on the road. The team’s had to kill penalties just 6.1 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
Carter Hart (20.3 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Philadelphia. Hart has six wins, eight losses, and two OT losses to his credit, while registering a .896 save percentage and 2.72 goals against average this year.
Leading the offensive firepower for the visiting Flyers will be Travis Konecny (eight goals, 12 assists) and Oskar Lindblom (nine goals, seven assists).
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Free Picks
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Flyers, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- Philadelphia (3-4 in shootouts this season) has more experience in games decided by shootout. Carolina fell short in its lone shootout this season.
- For both of these clubs, the over has hit in three of their last five outings.
- Two teams that force a lot of shots on goal, Philadelphia has attempted the league’s fourth-most shots on goal (34.0) and Carolina has attempted the ninth-most (33.5).
- Carolina has averaged 3.5 goals per game overall this year, but has upped it to 5.3 per contest across its four-game win streak.
- Philadelphia skaters registered 21.4 hits per game last season, while the Hurricanes logged 26.7 hits per matchup.
