Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction 12/23/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Flyers and Penguins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NBCS, and it’s hosted by the Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Penguins being favored by -1.5 at home against the Flyers.

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5

This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 ET on Monday, December 23rd.

WHY BET THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS:

• Our prediction for this game is that the Penguins will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Penguins on the moneyline
• The Penguins should also cover at -1.5

Can Philadelphia Lock in a Road Win?

With a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers are now 15-15-4 this season. Philadelphia entered the game as underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming with 3:39 left in the third. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing only 20 shots on goal and failing to score.

The Flyers were shut out in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. Philadelphia recorded 15 giveaways in the game.

All three periods ended without a goal for the Flyers, who remain at 15-15-4 after the loss.

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They allowed a third on an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense had 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Will the Penguins Come Through as Home Favorites?

With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved to 15-15-5 on the season. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, including one in the first period. Montreal cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, but Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Sidney Crosby netted two goals for the Penguins, including his fifth of the season on a power play at 18:40 in the second period. Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter, his second goal of the season, with 45 seconds left in the game.

Pittsburgh took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways. The Penguins scored once in each period, with Crosby’s first goal coming at 15:57 in the opening frame.

Defensively, the Penguins will look to build on a strong performance in their last game, where they allowed just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period.