Philadelphia Flyers vs Minnesota Wild: Game Preview, Predictions, Odds, Betting Tips & more
The 17-19-4 Minnesota Wild are set to face the 21-14-6 Philadelphia Flyers in a Friday night showdown on January 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, BSNX, NBCS-PH+, and BSWI and looks to be a great spectacle.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Minnesota Wild: Preview
Minnesota's offensive power centers around Kirill Kaprizov, who has been crucial with 34 points in 34 games. Mats Zuccarello follows closely with 30 points, showcasing his playmaking abilities.
Joel Eriksson Ek has emerged as a valuable offensive option, contributing 27 points in 40 games. However, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury holds a .892 save percentage, ranking 54th in the league through 19 games.
On the opposing side, the Flyers boast offensive firepower with Travis Konecny tallying 38 points, averaging 0.9 per game. Joel Farabee has contributed significantly with 30 total points, while Sean Couturier adds to the offensive prowess with 28 points.
In goal, Samuel Ersson maintains a .904 save percentage, standing 31st in the league, with a 10-5-3 record. The matchup promises an exciting clash as both teams aim to reverse their recent fortunes.
Flyers vs. Wild: predictions
Despite a recent 7-2 road loss to the Dallas Stars on January 10, the Minnesota Wild enter the matchup as favorites at -120 against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Flyers, listed as underdogs at +101, secured a shootout victory at home on the same day, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 (1-0). The over/under for this game is set at 6.
Flyers vs. Wild: Head-to-head
- In the 23 games played between the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota Wild, the Flyers have secured 13 victories, while the Wild have won 10 times.
- There have been no draws in their head-to-head matchups.
- Overtime results are balanced, with both teams winning one game and losing two.
- In penalty shootouts, both teams have won once and lost once.
- The average goals per match favor the Flyers at 3.2, while the Wild have an average of 2.6 goals in their encounters.
Flyers vs. Wild: Betting tips
Tip 1: Result: Minnesota Wild wins the game.
Tip 2: Game to have over five goals: Yes.
Tip 3: Minnesota Wild to score first: Yes.
Tip 4: Travis Konecny to score: Yes.
