The Philadelphia Flyers (12-11-3) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (14-11-3) on Saturday, December 7th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on NBCS. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flyers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 1:00 ET.

Flyers vs Bruins

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia’s record dropped to 12-11-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

The Flyers’ offense was quiet throughout, and their defense allowed goals in each period. The Bruins’ first goal came at 6:32 in the first period, and they sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the third.

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 14-11-3 this season. Boston entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites and covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 2 goals fell well short of that number.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau opening the scoring at 16:37. Charlie Coyle added another goal at 10:03, giving the Bruins all the offense they needed. The defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman stopping all 23 shots he faced.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense came up empty in their 3-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 20 shots on goal. The Flyers were shut out for the first time this season and had 15 giveaways.

They failed to score in any of the three periods, including on their power play opportunities. No Flyers player found the back of the net, and the team was held without an assist.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense was limited to just two goals in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, coming on a power play.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways in the game.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Philadelphia’s defense gave up the first goal at 6:32 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They allowed a final empty-net goal at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was rock solid in their last game, shutting out the Kraken in a 2-0 victory. Jeremy Swayman stopped all 23 shots he faced, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks.

Flyers vs Bruins Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Philadelphia has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Bruins have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Bruins have a straight up record of 4-6. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.
• The last ten games that Philadelphia was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-9 while going 5-5 straight up.

Flyers vs Bruins Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Bruins to take down the Flyers at home. With the moneyline currently at -159, I’m placing my bet on the Bruins straight-up.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Flyers to cover. Even if the Bruins win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Flyers should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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