The Wells Fargo Center will be hosting an intriguing tilt as the Philadelphia Flyers square off against the visiting Calgary Flames. It’s the last time that the two clubs will meet in the regular season. This East-West matchup will get going at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23 and it’s being shown live on NBC Sports Philadelphia.
Calgary Flames vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds
Oddsmakers have not yet posted moneyline or Over/Under odds for this matchup.
Losing 0.9 units for moneyline gamblers, the Flyers are 11-11 straight up (SU) overall this year. That early-season winning percentage isn’t too far off from to what the team produced during the 2018-19 season (37-45). Of the team’s 22 games this season, 10 have gone under the total, while 10 have gone over and none have pushed. The team is 6-4 SU at home this year.
Philadelphia’s converted on 20.7 percent of its power play opportunities this year, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill is rated eighth overall, and it’s successfully killed off 84.8 percent of all penalties.
Philadelphia, as a collective unit, has been penalized just 3.3 times per game overall this season, and 2.4 per game over its last five at home. The team has been forced to kill penalties for just 5.8 minutes per game over its last 10 outings, overall.
With a .896 save percentage and 20.3 saves per game, Carter Hart (six wins, eight losses, and two OT losses) has been the best option in goal for the Flyers this year. If they choose to give him a rest, however, the team could turn to Brian Elliott (5-7-7 record, .913 save percentage, 2.75 goals against average).
Travis Konecny and Claude Giroux will both lead the offensive attack for the Flyers. Konecny (23 points) has tallied eight goals and 15 assists and has recorded two or more points in four different games this year. Giroux has seven goals and 10 assists to his name and has recorded a point in 10 contests.
On the other hand, Calgary is 10-15 straight up (SU) and has lost 7.1 units for moneyline bettors this year. A total of 14 of its matches have gone under the total, while eight have gone over and just two have pushed. As the road team , Calgary is 4-10 SU.
Calgary has converted on just 16.0 percent of its power play opportunities this season, a figure that’s ranked 24th in the NHL. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked eighth overall and it’s successfully defended 85.1 percent of all penalties.
Calgary’s players have been whistled for penalties 4.3 times per game this season, 4.4 per game over their past five match ups total, and 4.6 per game over their last five games as the visiting team. The team’s been forced to kill penalties 8.9 minutes per game over their last 10 outings.
David Rittich (2.85 goals against average and .909 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Calgary. Rittich is averaging 28.3 saves per game and has nine wins, 10 losses, and three overtime losses to his credit.
Leading the offensive firepower for the visiting Flames will be Matthew Tkachuk (10 goals, 10 assists) and Sean Monahan (five goals, 13 assists).
Calgary Flames at Philadelphia Flyers Free Picks
NHL Pick: SU Winner – Flyers, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
- Five of Philadelphia’s last ten games have been decided by a shootout. The team is 2-3 in those games and 3-4 overall in shootouts this year.
- Over Calgary’s last ten games, seven of them have been decided by two or more goals (the team is 2-5 in those games).
- Calgary skaters recorded 16.3 hits per game last season, while the Flyers posted 21.4 hits per matchup.
