The Philadelphia Flyers (1-0-0) travel to face off against the Calgary Flames (1-0-0) on Saturday, October 12th. This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary and televised on NBCS. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Flyers vs Flames

The Philadelphia Flyers Are Coming Off A Win

The Flyers opened the season with a 3-2 shootout win over the Canucks. Philadelphia’s defense struggled early, allowing Vancouver to score first at 12:55 in the first period, but Tyson Foerster equalized with a power-play goal at 17:24.

As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers didn’t cover, but the total of 5 goals was below the pre-game line of 6. Cam York tied the game in the third period, and the Flyers secured the win with two shootout goals.

The Calgary Flames Are Coming Off A Win

Calgary opened the season with a 6-5 overtime win against the Canucks. The Flames trailed 4-1 after the first period but rallied to start the season 1-0-0.

The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 11 goals easily surpassed that mark. Calgary, as the underdog on the puck line, not only covered but also secured the win.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Tyson Foerster netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Cam York also scored his second goal, tying the game at 2-2 in the third period. The Flyers then added two more goals in the shootout to secure a 3-2 victory.

Philadelphia fired 31 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. In total, the Flyers had 4 assists in the game.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Calgary’s offense tallied 6 goals on 26 shots in their 6-5 overtime win against the Canucks. The Flames had 9 giveaways and none of their goals came on the power play.

Anthony Mantha opened the scoring for Calgary in the first period, while Rasmus Andersson added a second-period goal. The Flames then scored three times in the third period before Connor Zary netted the game-winner in overtime. Each of the Flames’ six goals came from a different player.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers allowed the first goal at 12:55 in the first period and another at 11:25 in the second, but they shut out the Canucks in the third, leading to a 2-2 tie. They also gave up just one shootout goal. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 24 saves with a 92.3% save percentage, and the Flyers’ defense added 7 takeaways and 21 hits.

Calgary Team Defense

Defensively, the Flames will look to improve after allowing the first four goals in their previous game against the Canucks and another late in the third period. Dan Vladar finished with a 79.2% save percentage on 24 shots from Vancouver. The Flames’ defense also recorded 3 takeaways and 18 hits.

Flyers vs Flames Trends

• Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 2-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• In their last five games at home, the Flames have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 1-4.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have gone 1-9 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.

Flyers vs Flames Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flames to take down the Flyers at home. With the moneyline currently at -130, I’m placing my bet on the Flames straight-up.

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

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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