Calgary Flames vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/25

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flames versus the Flyers? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Flyers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flames in a non-conference matchup.

CALGARY FLAMES VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 4th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:

• The Flyers enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Flyers on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Flames (+1.5)

Will Calgary Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 28-24-9. The Flames trailed early, giving up a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. Calgary was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score reaching 6.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first, the Flames tied it up with goals in the second and third periods. However, the Oilers responded with two more goals, including one with just three seconds left in the game.

In their 4-2 loss to the Oilers, the Flames took 31 shots on goal but only scored twice. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal in the third.

Calgary recorded 22 giveaways and had two players score. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season on Mantha’s goal, and Mikael Backlund added his fourth assist.

Calgary’s defense allowed the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more late in the third, leading to a 4-2 loss to Edmonton. The Oilers’ third goal came on the power play at the 9:50 mark of the third, with the final goal coming on an empty net. Dan Vladar made 27 saves and posted a 90% save percentage for the Flames.

Can the Flyers Offense Score Enough at Home?

Philadelphia dropped to 27-26-8 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 3 falling well short.

Defensively, the Flyers struggled, allowing goals in each period. The Bruins’ final goal came with 3:39 left in the third period. Offensively, Philadelphia couldn’t find the net, managing only 20 shots on goal.

Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Flyers were held scoreless in all three periods and recorded 15 giveaways.

Philadelphia finished the game without any assists, power play goals, or shorthanded goals. The Bruins took an early lead, scoring at 6:32 in the first period, and the Flyers were unable to respond.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 of the second. The Bruins added an empty-netter late in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.