Anze Kopitar, Dustin Brown, and the Los Angeles Kings will do battle against Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, and the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center in an East-West showdown. NBC Sports Philadelphia will air the matchup, and the puck drops at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Philadelphia Flyers Odds
The Flyers (-185) are tabbed as the favorites over the Kings (+160) and oddsmakers have put the Over/Under (O/U) at 6 goals (-110 over, -110 under).
Losing 7.0 units for moneyline gamblers, Philadelphia is 24-29 straight up (SU) overall in the 2018-19 season. That early-season winning percentage is a regression from the 42-40 record that the team managed during the 2017-18 season campaign. Through 53 regular season outings, 27 of the team’s games have gone over the total, while 26 have gone under and none have pushed. Thus far, the team’s 13-13 SU at home.
The Flyers have converted on just 16.6 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a figure that’s ranked 23rd overall in the NHL. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 26th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 76.8 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 29.4 saves per game with a .925 save percentage, Carter Hart (10 wins, six losses, and one OT loss) has been the principal goalkeeper for Philadelphia this year. If Philadelphia chooses to give him a rest, however, the team may turn to Brian Elliott (7-7-7 record, .911 save percentage, 2.59 goals against average).
Los Angeles has lost 8.7 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far and is currently 22-31 straight up (SU). A total of 29 of its contests have gone under the total, while 23 have gone over and just one has pushed. The Kings are 10-17 SU as a road team this season.
The Kings have converted on just 15.2 percent of their power play chances this season, a mark that places them in the bottom-five overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 30th overall and it’s successfully killed off 75.3 percent of all penalties.
Jonathan Quick (.903 save percentage and 2.97 goals against average) has been the main option in goal for Los Angeles. Quick is averaging 26.9 saves per game and has 10 wins, 16 losses, and three OT losses to his credit.
Los Angeles Kings at Philadelphia Flyers Free Picks
Free NHL Pick: SU Winner – Flyers, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- The Kings are 1-1 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Flyers are 2-0 in shootouts.
- The under has hit in four of Philadelphia’s last five games.
- Six of Los Angeles’ last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 2-4 in those games.
- Los Angeles skaters registered 27.3 hits per game last season, while the Flyers accounted for 21.6 hits per matchup.
