Flyers vs Hurricanes Prediction, Preview, Odds and Picks, Mar 9
Flyers Aim for Big Road Upset in Carolina
The Philadelphia Flyers have had themselves a season to forget and it hasn’t gotten any better lately. If you’ve been tracking the NHL news, you’ve probably noticed that they’ve lost 9 out of their last 11 games.
Now have to face off with one of the best teams in the NHL on the road: the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has won three straight games and 15 out of its last 18.
Will this game play out as the odds in the sportsbook are suggesting?
Philadelphia Looking To Pull Themselves Together
The last few weeks haven’t been great for the Flyers. They’ve been consistently getting outworked on both ends of the ice. In their last 10 games, the Flyers have allowed over five goals in five of those games.
In that exact same stretch of time, they’ve been limited to two goals or less in seven of those 10. If you’re evaluating the NHL betting odds, it’s hard to look at those numbers and bet the Flyers.
Getting outplayed on both ends has been a consistent problem for Philadelphia as they currently have a goal differential of -43. Those who bet online should note that this is currently the sixth-worst goal differential.
They surprise from time to time, so the sports betting question here is whether or not there’s any reason they can do the unthinkable here. It’s hard to see it when evaluating this game on paper.
Hurricanes Are Playing Excellent Hockey
Carolina is doing it all at a high level at the moment. In their last seven wins, they’ve scored over four goals while limiting their opponents to one goal or less in five of those matchups.
This is a team that has talent on both ends of the ice with Martin Necas putting together a career-best season with 59 points as their defense boasts three great goalies.
Carolina has had the privilege of starting three different goalies in at least 19 games each, and all of them have provided strong play on that end of the ice.
It’s the reason why they are the second-best defensive team in the league by limiting their opponents to 2.50 goals per game.
Flyers vs Hurricanes Game Injuries
Flyers vs Hurricanes Head-to-Head
We’ve seen two matchups between these teams coming into this game, with Carolina winning both of them.
Flyers vs Hurricanes Game Information
- Game: Flyers (24-29-11) Hurricanes (42-12-8)
- Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
- Day/Time: Thursday, Mar 9, 7 p.m. ET
- Flyers vs Hurricanes Live stream:NHL.TV
Flyers vs Hurricanes Betting Lines
Flyers vs Hurricanes Picks and Prediction
This seems like a game that won’t be very close. The Hurricanes have been able to defeat the Flyers in both of their previous matchups.
Carolina is stomping on opponents with hot offense and stellar defense while Philadelphia remains one of the worst teams in hockey at the moment.
With a goal differential of -43 coming into this contest, it’s just really tough to back Philadelphia. Roll with the Hurricanes on the puckline for your NHL picks.
Carolina is listed at -375 in our Vegas lines. So, if you wager $100 on the Hurricanes, there’s a chance to win $27. Philadelphia is +315 with a chance to win $315 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Hurricanes a 78.95% chance to win, with the Flyers at 24.10%.
