Sharks vs Flyers Prediction
In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Flyers betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, March 12th at the Wells Fargo Center. We will take a look at:
- The San Jose Sharks recent form and recent player performance
- The Philadelphia Flyers recent form and recent player performance
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Sharks vs Flyers.
Can Sharks Build on Last Game?
The Sharks in the last game faced off against the Ottawa Senators, and they were able to secure the 2-1 victory. The Sharks offense only scored two goals against Ottawa, but the defense gave up only one goal. Thomas Bordeleau scored the two goals. The Sharks are averaging 2.19 goals while their defense is giving up 3.89 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd. Mikael Granlund has scored nine goals and added 31 assists so far this season.
What an Awful Game for the Flyers
The Flyers in the last game faced off against the Tampa Lightning and they were defeated7 -0. The defense was bad, but their offense didn't give them much of a chance to win either. The Flyers are averaging 2.89 goals while their defense is giving up 2.94 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd while the defense is ranked 11th. Travis Konecny has had a strong season and he has scored 27 goals and added another 27 assists.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Sean Couturier has scored a goal in each of the Flyers' last three home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Scott Laughton has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers' last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sean Couturier has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Sean Couturier ranks T1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Flyers.
- Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Flyers.
- William Eklund has the equal-most Power Play Goals for the Sharks this season (5).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (12.62%).
- The Philadelphia Flyers rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.37%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.89).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.19).
Sharks vs Flyers Betting prediction
These are both offenses that have really struggle and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Sharks are averaging 2.19 goals while the Flyers are averaging 2.19 goals per game. Look for both of these teams to really struggle to get the offense going, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game is going to end up under the total. Back the under to cash.
