Colorado Avalanche vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Flyers? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Avalanche come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 20th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:

• With the Avalanche being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Avalanche.
• Take the Avalanche on the moneyline
• On the puck line, we like Flyers (+1.5)

Will the Avalanche Defense Show Up on the Road?

On the year, the Avalanche have gone 29-14-3, which has them sitting in 2nd place in the Central Division and 3rd in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, Colorado has gone 19-11, and they have gone 7-7 in divisional games. Over their last ten games, the Avalanche have gone 7-3, but they are just 1-2 in their last three and 3-2 in their last five.

As the favorite, the Avalanche have gone 26-11-3 this season, and they have been favored in 40 of their 46 games. On the road, Colorado has gone 11-9-3 this year, and they have gone 3-3 in games where they have been the underdog.

On the season, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 22-24, and their average scoring margin is at +.6 goals per game. So far, Colorado has 21 wins by multiple goals and 8 wins by just one goal.

When playing on the road, the Avalanche have a puck line record of 8-15, and their average scoring margin is -.3 goals per game. In their last 10 road games, Colorado has a puck line record of 3-7, and their puck line record for the season as the favorite is at 19-21.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Colorado is 6.9. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.3. The Avalanche come in with an over/under record of 27-17-2.

Through their last three road games, Colorado has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 4 goals per game.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Avalanche are averaging 3.7 goals per game this season, putting them in the 1st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Avalanche offense is 2nd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 10th in the NHL.

The leading scorer for Colorado’s offense is Nathan MacKinnon. Coming into the game he has 24 goals, ranking 9th in the NHL. MacKinnon also comes into the game with 49 assists.

Defensively, the Flyers come into the season ranked 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.5 shots per game against Philadelphia. For the season, they are ranked 4th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Philadelphia, goalie Alexandar Georgiev has started 37 games in this season. His current record is 24-11, and his save percentage stands at 0.99%.

Does Philadelphia Have a Shot at a Home Win?

At 56 points, the Flyers are in 4th place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They have won five games in a row and have gone 5-0 in their last five contests. At home, Philadelphia is 11-8-2 this season.

As the underdog, the Flyers have gone 17-10-5 this season. Against other Eastern Conference teams, Philadelphia has gone 11-10 this year. Over their last ten games, the Flyers have gone 6-4.

Philadelphia enters this game with a puck line record of 29-16 and a puck line record as the underdog of 26-6. Overall, the Flyers have 15 wins by multiple goals and 10 wins by just one goal. Their average scoring differential for the season sits at +.3 goals per game.

So far, the Flyers have been the underdog in 32 games and have gone 3-10 against the puck line as the favorite. In their last ten home games, Philadelphia has a puck line mark of just 3-7, and their average scoring differential at home is -.1 goals per game.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Philadelphia is 5.7. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.2. The Flyers come in with an over/under record of 16-26-3.

Through their last three road games, Colorado has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 4 goals per game.

When looking at their offense, the Flyers have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 23rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. This season, the Flyers have a 17-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 6-7 record.

Philadelphia’s leading goal scorer is Travis Konecny. So far this season, he has 21 goals, placing him 18th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Konecny has 19 assists this season.

The Flyers defense is currently 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.5 shots per game against Philadelphia. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 4th with 4 shutouts.

Goalie Carter Hart gets the start and has made 24 starts this season. His record at this point is 12-8, and his save percentage is 0.786%.