The Philadelphia Flyers (34-25-8) travel to face off against the Boston Bruins (39-14-15) on Saturday, March 16th. This game will be played at TD Garden in Boston and televised on NBCS. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Flyers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Maple Leafs. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.
Flyers vs Bruins
The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Heading into tonight’s game, the Flyers sit 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 34-25-8. In the Metropolitan Division, Philadelphia is 3rd and has gone 8-11 against divisional opponents. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 4-6 and have dropped two straight games as the underdog.
On the road this season, Philadelphia has gone 17-11-5 and have been the underdog in 46 of their 67 games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Flyers have gone 15-21 and have been the underdog in 21 games this year.
On the year, the Flyers have gone 39-28 on the puck line, including going 25-8 on the road. Philadelphia comes into the game with an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game, and they have gone 20-18 in games decided by multiple goals.
So far, the Flyers have gone 33-13 on the puck line as the underdog, and they have dropped three straight games vs. the puck line. In their last ten games, Philadelphia has gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.
Coming off a 6-2 loss at home to the Maple Leafs, the Flyers are hoping to bounce back today. The first period saw the Flyers being held without a goal, but they turned things around offensively by scoring one time in the second period and one goal in the third. One of Philadelphia’s two goals were generated during power plays, while one were scored when shorthanded. In total, they had 28 shots on goal.
Entering the game as the underdog, Philadelphia not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. With a combined total of 8 goals, the teams exceeded the over/under line of 6 goals set for the game.
The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into today’s game, the Bruins are in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division. Overall, Boston has a record of 39-14-15 and has earned 93 points in 68 games played. At home this season, the Bruins are 21-8-6.
Over their last ten games, Boston has gone 5-5, and in their last three games, they have won two. When favored this season, the Bruins have a record of 33-14-11, and they have been favored in 58 of their 68 games. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Boston has gone 23-14.
At home this season, the Bruins have gone 18-17 against the puck line, and they have a puck line record of 34-34 overall. So far, Boston has 27 wins by multiple goals and has dropped 10 games by more than one goal.
Over their last 10 games at home, the Bruins have a puck line mark of just 3-7, and their average scoring differential for the year is +.6 goals per contest. This season, Boston has been favored in 58 games and has a puck line record of 24-34 when in that position.
In their most recent matchup, the Bruins played against the Canadiens and won with a score of 2-1. Offensively, the Bruins got off to a good start by scoring one time in the first period, but that was the extent of their scoring for the game. In the game, Boston managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 24 shots on goal and committed 10 turnovers.
Despite the straight-up win, Boston did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. The game finished below the over/under line of 6 with a combined total of 3 goals.
Philadelphia Offense Breakdown
In terms of their offensive performance, the Flyers are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 23rd spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. Coming into the game, the Flyers have a 24-15 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 8-10.
So far, the Flyers have an over/under record of 28-36-3. Coming into the game, they have played 35 games that went beyond the 5.5 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6 goals per game.
Bruins Offense Breakdown
In terms of their offensive performance, the Bruins are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 17th in the league. So far this year, the Bruins are 15-2 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 23-11 in games with fewer shots on goal.
This season, the Bruins’ have an over/under record of 32-35-1. Throughout the season, they have played 35 games that did not exceed the 5.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6 goals per game.
Philadelphia Team Defense
The Flyers defense is currently 30th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 27.6 shots per game against Philadelphia. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 16th with 4 shutouts.
Boston Team Defense
The Bruins defense is currently 7th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 31 shots per game against Boston. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 11th with 4 shutouts.
Flyers vs Bruins Trends
- Although Philadelphia has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 1 goals per game in these games.
- In their last five home games, Boston has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The last ten games that Boston was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 10-0 while going 6-4 straight up.
- Against the spread, the Flyers have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Flyers vs Bruins Prediction
For a moneyline bet, we have the Bruins as the likely winner. However, with the current odds at -202, I’d suggest considering a puck line bet, as our predictions have the Bruins winning by more than one goal.
For a puck line pick, we are going with the Bruins to win and cover. Look for the Bruins to win this one by multiple goals over the Flyers.
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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Last updated:March 16, 2024 Bruins, Flyers