Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction, Odds & Picks (Feb. 21)
The Philadelphia Flyers (29-20-7) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (15-38-3) at the United Center on Wednesday, February 21, at 7:30 PM ET on TNT and Max.
Oddsmakers favor Philadelphia to secure the victory on the road against Connor Bedard and Chicago. The Flyers are coming off a 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, while the Blackhawks were defeated 6-3 by the Carolina Hurricanes in their last game.
Let’s get into our Flyers vs Blackhawks prediction as we analyze the odds and provide our picks.
Flyers vs Blackhawks Odds
In the Flyers vs Blackhawks odds for Wednesday, Philadelphia is a heavy -192 moneyline favorite, giving them an implied win probability. The over/under is set at 5.5, with the juice (-130) on the under.
Odds as of February 20, 2024, at Caesars Sportsbook. Claim the Caesars promo code to bet on Flyers vs Blackhawks.
Flyers-Blackhawks History
This will be the first meeting between the Flyers and Blackhawks this season, with Philadelphia taking seven of the past nine meetings dating back to 2019. A key trend is that the “under” has cashed in four of the past five games between the two teams in the Windy City.
Recent Meetings
In the past meeting on April 13, 2023, Travis Konecny scored two goals and assisted on two more to power the Flyers to a 5-4 overtime victory at United Center. Andreas Athanasiou had three points for the Blackhawks but won’t be available for the rematch (lower body).
Flyers Betting Analysis
Philadelphia has been relatively inconsistent lately, including a 6-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils in the 2024 NHL Stadium Series Game. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 4-5-1, scoring 28 total goals (6 on the power play) and allowing 33 goals against.
Flyers forward Travis Konecny leads the team with 26 goals and 28 assists this season. Owen Tippett (22 goals) and Joel Farabee (18 goals, 25 assists) round out Philadelphia’s top offensive weapons.
The Flyers average 2.91 goals per game (23rd) while allowing 2.91 goals against per game (12th). Their power play is converting at just 13.26% (31st), but they have the 2nd best penalty kill at 86.36%.
Carter Hart (2.91 GAA, .903 save %) had been Philadelphia’s primary starter this season, but Samuel Ersson (2.49 GAA, .901 save %) has now taken over the reins in the Philadelphia crease. Ersson is currently a top-10 betting choice in the Calder odds.
Blackhawks Betting Analysis
Things haven’t been going well for Chicago lately, to put things lightly. The rebuilding Orginal Six team managed just one win in their past ten games. They scored 15 total goals and gave up 31 goals during that stretch.
Jason Dickinson’s 17 goals pace the team, while rookie phenom Connor Bedard leads with 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) despite missing 14 games with a broken jaw. Tyler Johnson also has 27 points. Chicago ranks last in goals per game (2.09) and 29th in goals against (3.54). Their power play (13.1%) and penalty kill (77.46%) also rank near the bottom of the NHL.
The Blackhawks have split time between Petr Mrazek (2.93 GAA, .911 save %) and Alex Stalock (3.31 GAA, .902 save %). Mrazek is coming off a 40-save performance in Chicago’s 3-2 win over Ottawa on Saturday and is Wednesday’s projected starting NHL goalie.
Flyers vs Blackhawks Prediction
The Flyers have a clear edge in talent and have been the far better team this season. Even with some injuries, their offensive firepower should overwhelm Chicago’s porous defense. The Blackhawks may keep it close thanks to some heroic goaltending from Mrazek, but the Flyers should ultimately pull away late.
Take Philadelphia to win in regulation and consider the under 5.5 goals (130) in a lower-scoring affair. Caesars Sportsbook currently the Flyers to win in regulation at -115, which is great value.
