The Philadelphia Flyers (28-34-9) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-41-9) on Sunday, March 23rd. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on NBCS. The Blackhawks 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 3:00 ET.

Flyers vs Blackhawks

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 28-34-9. Philadelphia’s defense couldn’t keep Boston off the board, allowing goals in each period. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark. As the underdog on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover.

Offensively, the Flyers struggled to generate much, managing only 20 shots on goal. They also had 15 giveaways, which didn’t help their cause. Boston’s first goal came at 6:32 in the first period, and the Bruins added another in the second before sealing the win with an empty-netter in the third.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

Chicago picked up a 4-2 road win against the Ducks, moving to 20-41-9 this season. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.

Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. The Blackhawks’ defense held Anaheim scoreless until the 10:16 mark of the third period.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Flyers were held scoreless in all three periods and recorded 15 giveaways.

None of the Flyers’ players scored, and they ended the game without any assists. Philadelphia also came up empty on the power play.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense produced 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 victory over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips got on the board for the first time this season.

The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added another in the 2nd, and finished with a 4th goal in the 3rd. They capitalized on two power-play opportunities, with Teravainen and Jones finding the net.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter late in the third, leading to a 3-0 loss. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago’s defense recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits but will look to reduce penalty minutes after totaling 25. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.

Flyers vs Blackhawks Trends

• Across their last five road contests, Philadelphia has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 2 goals per game.
• Across the Blackhawks last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 6-4, while going 3-7 straight-up.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 0-3.
• Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Flyers struggled vs the puck line going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.

Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Blackhawks to pick up on a win over the Flyers at home. With the moneyline sitting at +119, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Blackhawks straight-up.

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

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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