The Philadelphia Flyers (16-16-4) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (20-10-5) on Sunday, December 29th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on NBCS. Both the Flyers and Kings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Flyers vs Kings

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia’s record dropped to 16-16-4 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined score of 3 fell well short of the total.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins scoring at 6:32 in the first. Offensively, Philadelphia struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and failing to score. The Flyers’ 15 giveaways contributed to their difficulties in finding any offensive rhythm.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Kings dropped to 20-10-5 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-0 before Chicago mounted a comeback, tying the game with just 31 seconds left and eventually winning in a shootout.

As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.

Philadelphia Offense Breakdown

Philadelphia’s offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 20 shots on goal. The Flyers recorded 15 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any of their chances.

Philadelphia failed to find the net in any period, with no power play or shorthanded goals. This marks the first time this season the Flyers have been shut out.

Kings Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere found the net twice for the Kings, bringing his season total to 8 goals. His first goal came on a power play, marking his 7th of the season. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, while also picking up his 4th assist.

Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, giving him 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once in each period, with 13 offensive giveaways.

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 allowed a third goal late in the third, with 3:39 remaining. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings will aim to bounce back after allowing three third-period goals in their last game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds left. Darcy Kuemper finished with 18 saves and a save percentage of 85.7%.

Flyers vs Kings Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Flyers offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Philadelphia posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
• Los Angeles has played well in their previous three home games, going 3-0 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.
• The last ten games that Los Angeles was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 5-5 straight up.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Flyers vs Kings Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Kings are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -208, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Flyers to cover. Even in the event of a Kings victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Flyers should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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