Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins 4/2/23 – The Philadelphia Flyers will travel to PPG Paints Arena to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Philadelphia currently holds a record of 29-32-13, while Pittsburgh boasts an impressive 37-28-10 record. These teams have met twice this season, with Pittsburgh emerging victorious both times. NHL betting odds are updated online for the bettors who will place bets online.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Date & Time: Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
Location: PPG Paints Arena
TV: AT&T Sportsnet
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins 4/2/23 Betting Odds
Flyers
Moneyline: +195
Puckline: +1.5 (-123)
Total: 6.5 o (-114)
Penguins
Moneyline: -244
Puckline: -1.5 (+100)
Total: 6.5 u (-110)
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis
Philadelphia Flyers is coming off of a back-to-back. They’ve been playing well offensively lately, scoring four or more goals in five of their last seven games. Yet still only rank 29th for goals per game and 26th in shots per game; Travis Konecny leads with 54 points but it remains uncertain if he will return this season; Kevin Hayes has 53 points. On defense, Philadelphia ranks 20th goals against per game. Carter Hart leads with 21-21-10 records with 2.90 GAA and 0.909 SV% while Felix Sandstrom has 2-10-3 records with 3.48 GAA and 0.887% respectively.
Pittsburgh Penguins is on the back end of a back-to-back. The Penguins have been struggling offensively lately, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last eight games. They rank 17th for goals per game and third for shots per game respectively; Sidney Crosby leads with 85 points followed by Evgeni Malkin with 78, Jake Guentzel has 34 goals and 34 assists while Defense has been below average with an 18th goal against per game ranking and 25th shots against average. Tristan Jarry currently has a record of 22-10-6 with a 2.90 GAA and 0.910 SV% while Casey DeSmith boasts an 14-16-4 record with 3.20 GAA and 0.904 SV% respectively.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Against the Spread
Flyers are 1-6 in their last 7 Sunday games. Over is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Over is 4-1-1 in Flyers last 6 Sunday games. Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Flyers are 12-39 in their last 51 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Penguins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 Sunday games. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Metropolitan. Penguins are 4-12 in their last 16 vs. Metropolitan.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Free Pick
Pittsburgh has had Philadelphia on the ropes in recent meetings, needing to win this match to keep their final Wild Card spot. Pittsburgh won each of the two meetings against Philadelphia this season – playing at home with plenty of success against Philly – so oddsmakers believe Pittsburgh will take this match with ease according to the top NHL betting analyst.
Free Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5 (+100)
