The Nashville Predators (27-38-8) travel to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (30-36-9) on Monday, March 31st. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. The Predators 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.

Predators vs Flyers

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

Nashville improved to 27-38-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. Five different players scored for the Predators in the game.

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Flyers dropped to 30-36-9 after a 3-0 loss to the Bruins. Philadelphia’s defense allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming at 16:21 in the third. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.

As underdogs on the puck line, the Flyers failed to cover. Offensively, Philadelphia struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and committing 15 giveaways. They also accumulated 12 penalty minutes in the loss.

Nashville Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 victory over Colorado. Five different players scored, with Gustav Nyquist netting his 4th goal of the season on an empty net and Filip Forsberg adding his 7th, also on an empty net.

After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos got things going with his 2nd goal of the season on a power play. Roman Josi followed with his 1st goal, also on a power play. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.

Flyers Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense was unable to find the net in their 3-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 20 shots on goal. The Flyers had 15 giveaways, which hindered their ability to generate scoring opportunities.

All three periods ended scoreless for Philadelphia, marking the first time they’ve been shut out since their 3-0 loss to the Penguins on March 11th.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, the Predators will look to carry the momentum from their previous game, where they allowed just two goals to Colorado. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and Nashville’s defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The Predators will aim to tighten up late in games, as the Avalanche’s second goal came at 17:43 in the 3rd period.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Philadelphia’s defense gave up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 of the second, with both goals coming at even strength. The final goal was an empty-netter at 16:21 of the third period. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Predators vs Flyers Trends

• In their last three road games, Nashville has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
• Philadelphia has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• The last ten games that Philadelphia was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, Nashville has a poor record vs the puck line going 1-4. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Predators vs Flyers Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flyers to take down the Predators at home. With the moneyline currently at -120, I’m placing my bet on the Flyers straight-up.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Flyers to secure the win and cover. Expect the Flyers to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Predators.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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