Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes 3/9/23 – The Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes are on opposite ends of the spectrum this season, with each team heading in different directions. The Flyers boast a 24-29-11 record and have only won twice in 10 games; they currently hold the second-worst record in the Metropolitan Division while Carolina boasts 42-12-8 and three straight victories and they have the best record in the division. NHL online betting was in favor of Carolina Hurricanes to win this game.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes
Date & Time: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: PNC Arena
Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Odds
Flyers
Moneyline: +290
Puckline: +2.5 (-152)
Total: 6.5 over (-110)
Hurricanes
Moneyline: -385
Puckline: -2.5 (+123)
Total: 6.5 under (-110)
Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers have had a season to forget with their offense failing them, scoring only 2.61 goals per game and only 10 in their last six matches. Kevin Hayes, Scott Laughton, and Owen Tippett have combined for 50 goals and 69 assists but the rest of their offense has struggled; only six active skaters possess 10 or more goals and this weakness leaves opponents with an easy option to eliminate them from contention. The offense has let the Flyers down, while defense has also struggled, allowing 3.28 goals per game. Travis Sanheim and Ivan Provorov combined for 5.4 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on goal at will. Carter Hart has been a bright spot in goalkeeper play with an impressive.907 save percentage and 2.94 goals-against average on 1420 shots with 2.6 saved above average.
The Carolina Hurricanes have had an incredible season, with their offense scoring 3.42 goals per game. Martin Necas, Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho have led the charge with 74 goals and 94 assists between them; but Teuvo Teravainen, Seth Jarvis and Jesperi Kotkaniemi have combined for 35 goals and 80 assists while defenseman Brent Burns and Brady Skjei have added 24 goals and 53 assists from the point to put the offense over the top. The offense has come on strong this year, but the defense has carried the hurricanes this year allowing only 2.52 goals per game with four coming in the last three games. Brent Burns and Brett Pesce have combined for 8.6 defensive point shares and 152 blocked shots while Jaccob Slavin, Brady Skjei, and Jalen Chatfield have combined for 11.6 defensive point shares to add depth to their unit. Goaltender Frederik Andersen also put in an excellent performance with a 0.906 save percentage and 2.35 goals-against average on 552 shots with one above average goal saved.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 10 games. Philadelphia are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. Philadelphia are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Carolina. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games on the road. Philadelphia are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina. Philadelphia are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Carolina are 15-3 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games against Philadelphia. Carolina are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. Carolina are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Carolina’s last 12 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina’s last 9 games played in March.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Free Pick
The Flyers are hoping for an upset on the road, but the Hurricanes look like one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and should control this game from puck drop. NHL online experts think the Hurricanes will win easily and cover the spread with a commanding win at home.
Free Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -2.5 (+123)
