The Philadelphia Flyers (29-20-7) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (15-38-3) on Wednesday, February 21st. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on TNT. Both the Flyers and Blackhawks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 ET.

Flyers vs Blackhawks

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

When playing on the road this season, the Flyers have gone 15-8-5 and have been favored in 16 of their 28 road games. In the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia is in 6th place and 3rd in the Metropolitan division. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 4-6 and have lost two straight games when favored.

Overall, the Flyers have gone 29-20-7 this season and have 65 points. Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, Philadelphia has gone 12-16 this season. In their last five games, the Flyers have gone 3-2 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games.

Philadelphia comes into this game with a puck line record of 33-23 on the year, including going 4-6 against the puck line in their last ten games. So far, the Flyers have seen 17 of their wins come by more than one goal.

On the road, Philadelphia has gone 22-6 against the puck line this year, and their average scoring margin away from home is at +.4 goals per game. In their last ten road games, the Flyers have gone 6-4 against the puck line.

The Flyers aim to bounce back following their 6-3 loss on the road to the Devils. In the opening period, the Flyers couldn’t find the net on offense, but they rebounded with two times in the second period and one goal in the third. Of Philadelphia’s three goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 48 shots on goal and had seven giveaways.

Philadelphia entered as the underdog and suffered both a straight-up loss and did not cover the puck line. The combined total of 9 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6 goals for the game.

The Chicago Blackhawks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, Chicago has gone 11-14-2 and are 8th in the Central Division. Against Western Conference opponents, the Blackhawks are 8-24 and 16th in the conference. Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone just 1-9 and have lost four straight games.

Overall, the Blackhawks are 15-38-3 this season and are 54 games underdogs. When playing as the underdog, Chicago has gone 14-37-3. In the Western Conference, the Blackhawks are in 16th place.

Chicago enters this game with a puck line record of 25-31 this season, including 16-11 at home. The Blackhawks have had 10 of their last 15 games decided by multiple goals, and they have gone 4-6 against the puck line in their last 10 games.

So far this year, the Blackhawks have an average scoring margin of -1.4 goals per game. As the underdog, Chicago’s average scoring margin is at -1.5 goals per contest, and they have been the underdog in all but two of their games.

The Blackhawks aim to bounce back following their 6-3 loss on the road to the Hurricanes. The first period saw the Blackhawks being held without a goal, but they turned things around offensively by scoring one time in the second period and two goals in the third. Chicago’s two power-play goals contributed to their total of 3 goals. Their offensive performance came with 17 shots on goal and 12 giveaways.

As the underdog, Chicago suffered both a straight-up and loss vs. the puck line. The combined total of 9 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 5.5 goals for the game.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Flyers are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 21st in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 2nd in the league. This season, the Flyers are 20-12 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 7-8 record.

So far, the Flyers have an over/under record of 23-30-3. Coming into the game, they have played 29 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 5.9 goals per game.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

The Blackhawks come into the game scoring an average of 2.1 goals per game, putting them 31st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 31st in the league. This year, the Blackhawks have recorded a 1-12 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-24 record.

So far, the Blackhawks have an over/under record of 22-32-2. Coming into the game, they have played 30 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 5.7 goals per game.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers are currently 29th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 27.9 shots per game against Philadelphia. They also are 10th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Chicago Team Defense

Defensively, the Blackhawks come into the season ranked 4th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. For the season, they are ranked 26th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Flyers vs Blackhawks Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Philadelphia has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Across their three previous home games, Chicago has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
• In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 1-2.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to take down the Flyers at home. With the moneyline currently at +157, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.

Our projections have the Blackhawks pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blackhawks, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 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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