The Philadelphia Flyers (15-16-4) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (13-16-4) on Saturday, December 28th. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on NBCS. Both the Flyers and Ducks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 ET.

Flyers vs Ducks

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia fell to 15-16-4 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.

Defensively, the Flyers gave up goals in each period, with the Bruins capping the scoring with an empty-netter late in the third. Offensively, Philadelphia struggled, managing only 20 shots and failing to score.

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Ducks fell to 13-16-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short of that.

Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and three before scoring themselves. The Ducks’ goals came in the third period, with the second coming just 4 seconds before the final buzzer.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

The Flyers were shut out in their latest game, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. Philadelphia recorded 15 giveaways, contributing to their offensive struggles.

After a scoreless first period, the Flyers remained off the scoreboard through the second and third periods as well.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish also added his second, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.

The Ducks were held scoreless until McGinn’s goal at 9:44 in the third period. Anaheim had 16 giveaways in the game.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers allowed the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They gave up a third on an empty net at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Anaheim Team Defense

Defensively, the Ducks will look to improve after giving up the first three goals in their previous game against the Blackhawks. Two of those goals came on the power play, and Chicago added another late in the third period. Lukas Dostal finished with 25 saves and a save percentage of 86.2%.

Flyers vs Ducks Trends

• Across the Flyers last five road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• In their last five games at home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Anaheim has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.

Flyers vs Ducks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to take down the Flyers at home. With the moneyline currently at +123, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Ducks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Ducks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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