Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins NHL 1-16-23 Best Pick, Analysis and Prediction

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins NHL 1/16/23 – With both teams at opposite ends of this season’s standings, the Philadelphia Flyers will face the Boston Bruins. The Flyers are currently at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with an 18-18-7 record, but they have won three of their last three games. The Boston Bruins will be winning this game according to the latest NHL betting odds.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins

Date & Time: Monday, January 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

Location: TD Garden

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Odds

Flyers

Moneyline:+225

Puckline: +1.5 (-125)

Total:  6 over (-120)

Bruins

Moneyline: -275

Puckline: -1.5 (+105)

Total: 6 under (+100)

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Analysis

The Philadelphia Flyers are experiencing a difficult season. They hope that the offense will improve. Travis Konecny and Kevin Hayes have scored 34 goals, 49 assists and Joel Farabee and Scott Laughton  have added 20 goals to the top line and provided 30. However, the offense is struggling. Five skaters have at least nine goals and the opposition defense can reduce the offense’s top-heavy nature.

The Bruins are enjoying a fantastic season. Their offense is scoring 3.76 goals per match, including 20 goals in their last five games. Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak have combined for 62 goals and 69 assists to lead the top line. However, the rest of the offense is also improving. David Krej, Pavel Zacha and Taylor Hall have combined for 29 goals, 57 assists, while the defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Charlie McAvoy have contributed seven goals and 44 assists, respectively, to elevate the offense.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Against the Spread

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia’s last 12 games. Philadelphia are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games. Philadelphia are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against Boston. Philadelphia are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road. 

Philadelphia are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston.

Boston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. Boston are 16-4 SU in their last 20 games at home. Boston are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games played on a Monday.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Free Pick

The Flyers are a team that has won three consecutive games and looks to win this game. They also have great odds of winning the road underdog title. Problem is, the Bruins have had a great season and will control the game from the beginning. The Boston Bruins will be winning this game according to the NHL betting consensus.

Free Pick: Bruins -1.5 (+105)