Flyers vs Kings Prediction
The Philadelphia Flyers and Los Angeles Kings face off Saturday in an NHL showdown at Crypto.com Arena.
Flyers on Tired Legs
The Flyers headed into Friday’s game with the Anaheim Ducks with a 5-7-1 record overall and now there has to be some concerns about the tired legs. Over the last two games the Flyers have scored only one goal and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. Joel Farabee scored one goal. The Flyers on the season are averaging 2.92 goals while their defense is giving up 3.15 goals per game. They are giving up only 26 shots per game which is second in the league.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Ellis has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances.
- Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Tyson Foerster has recorded two hits against the Kings this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Kings Look for Ninth Win
The Kings sit with an 8-2-3 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Kings scored three goals against the Penguins, but they ended up losing in overtime. Phoenix Copley saved 16 of the 20 shots that he faced. The Kings on the season are averaging 4.15 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.77 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start in this game.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in four of the Kings' last five games.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with his team as a home favorite against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Quinton Byfield has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Kings' last eight games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Arthur Kaliyev has recorded two points against the Flyers this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Shane's Free Pick
The Kings are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Kings are averaging 4.15 goals per game and they are going to have no running up the score here. The Flyers offense is averaging only 2.92 goals per game and on tired legs they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. The Kings are going to score at least four goals and they will have ease. Back the Kings -1.5 to cash here.
