Flyers vs Canucks Betting Analysis and Prediction
The Vancouver Canucks (23-9-3), first in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division and one of the hottest NHL teams in the league, host the Philadelphia Flyers (18-11-4) on Thursday night. Philadelphia beat the Canucks 2-0 on October 17 and are 10-4-3 on the road this season. The Canucks’ home record stands at 13-3-1 in the scores and odds.
Flyers vs Canucks Picks
- Pick: Canucks -1.5 & UNDER.
Carter Hart (2.62 GAA, .913 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Flyers, while Thatcher Demko (2.46 GAA, .917 save percentage), one of the leading NHL picks for the Vezina Trophy, is expected to start for the Canucks. Keep reading for more on the Flyers vs. Canucks betting analysis.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Odds
Flyers vs Canucks Information
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks
Location of the game: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
Date & Time: Thursday, December 28 at 10 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet Pacific (Canada)
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Recent Scores
Let’s dive into some Flyers vs. Canucks betting analysis. The Flyer entered the game with two consecutive losses but won seven of eight games before that. They last played on December 22, losing 7-6 in a shootout to the Detroit Red Wings. Hart allowed six goals on 37 shots in the loss, while Scott Laughton led the Philadelphia Flyers with two points.
The Canucks are coming off a 7-4 win over the San Jose Sharks on December 23 and have points in nine consecutive games. Demko made 21 saves against the Sharks and Andrei Kuzmenko led the way with two goals.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Analysis
Flyers Playing Disciplined Defensive Game
Looking into the Flyers vs. Canucks betting analysis, it’s clear Philadelphia’s strength is in its defensive play this season. John Tortorella has the team playing a more disciplined brand of hockey – they’re ninth in goals allowed (2.76), fifth in shots on goal allowed (28.6), and have the league’s fifth-best penalty kill (85.7 percent). They’re also ninth in goals allowed (2.76), thanks in large part to the resurgence of Hart, who is 3-0-2 in his last five starts.
Philadelphia is 21st among NHL teams in goals (2.97). Travis Konecny leads the team in NHL player stats with 27 points (16 goals, 11 assists), while defenseman Travis Sanheim is second with 24 points (4 goals, 20 assists). Joel Farabee has seven points in his last eight games.
Canucks Continuing to Capitalize on Chances
The Canucks continue to surprise people as the hottest team in the league, despite their underlying numbers suggesting a setback. Vancouver is 29th in shots on goal (28.0), but ranks first in goals (3.86) and shooting percentage (13.8 percent). Regression is to be expected, but even if that’s the case the Vancouver Canucks should continue to be among the top NHL picks because of their strong goaltending.
Vancouver ranks second in goals allowed (2.51), even though they’re 14th in shots allowed (30.0). They’re 24th in penalty kill (77.8 percent). J.T. Miller leads the Canucks in NHL player stats with 48 points (15 goals, 33 assists) and Quinn Hughes, among the Vancouver Canucks picks to win a major individual award this season, leads all defensemen with 44 points (10 goals, 34 assists).
Updates
Noah Cates is on the NHL injury report for the Flyers and Carson Soucy, Tucker Poolman, and Gabriel Brisebois are out for the Canucks.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Canucks are betting favorites with NHL odds of -165 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+150) odds for the puck line. The over/under for the Flyers vs. Canucks betting analysis is 6.5. Philadelphia Flyers odds are +140 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-180) for the puck line.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Prediction
The Canucks are a league-best 25-10 against the spread (ATS), including 13-4 at home, and have an over-under record of 21-12-2, including 9-8 at home. Philadelphia has the second-best record ATS at 23-10, including an impressive 15-2 on the road. Vancouver covering and the under hitting are the best bets for tonight’s game.
- Pick: Canucks -1.5 & UNDER.
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