Flyers vs Bruins Prediction, Odds & Picks Jan 16

The Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers are both 5-1 in January. Boston is up 11 points on Toronto in the Metropolitan Division. Philadelphia is six points out of the last Eastern Conference playoff spot. The Bruins have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup. The Flyers have 3-0-3 in their last 4 games against teams currently in playoff position. Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson and Ryan Ellis are injured for Philadelphia.

Travis Konecny has six goals and five assists in six games played in January. He scored twice on the power play and once short-handed. The Las Vegas odds total has gone over in eight of Philadelphia’s last 12 games.

The Bruins have won 19 of their last 19 games at home. They have the best goals-against average (2.00) and only Tampa Bay averages more goals per game on home ice than the Bruins. The NHL betting lines total has gone under in five of Boston’s last seven games against teams from the Metropolitan Division.

The Bruins have won the last three meetings against the Flyers. David Krejci scored twice in the third period on Nov. 17. The Bruins won five of the past six games at home against Flyers, including last season. Cam Atkinson is out for the season after undergoing neck surgery.

Flyers and Bruins are playing each other on Jan 16. Boston is coming off an emotional win over Toronto. The Bruins have won 27 of the last 28 games. Philadelphia is playing the best hockey of this season. Philadelphia has covered in 19 of 23 road games this year.