The Philadelphia Flyers (15-15-4) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (15-15-5) on Monday, December 23rd. This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and televised on NBCS. The Penguins 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 7:00 ET.

Flyers vs Penguins

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia dropped to 15-15-4 with a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming with 3:39 remaining. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and failing to score.

The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Coming Off A Win

The Penguins evened their record at 15-15-5 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, while Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the victory. The Penguins kept the Canadiens scoreless until the third period.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 20 shots on goal. The Flyers struggled with giveaways, committing 15 in the game.

They failed to find the net in all three periods, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out.

Penguins Offense Breakdown

Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals, including his 5th of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year. Pittsburgh had 24 shots on goal and scored their first goal just 4:03 into the game.

The Penguins recorded 14 giveaways and scored once in each period, with their second goal coming 1:20 into the second period. They finished with 4 assists on their 3 goals.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, Philadelphia gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. A late empty-netter sealed the 3-0 loss. Samuel Ersson had 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Pittsburgh Team Defense

Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, helping the Penguins secure a 3-1 win. Pittsburgh’s defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 in the 3rd period.

Flyers vs Penguins Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Philadelphia has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
• Across their last five home contests, Pittsburgh has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 4 goals per game.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Flyers vs Penguins Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Penguins to pick up on a win over the Flyers at home. With the moneyline sitting at -121, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Penguins straight-up.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Penguins to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Penguins to win this one by multiple goals over the Flyers.

If you’re looking at the the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will stay below that threshold, and we strongly suggest placing a bet on the under.

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