Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks 2/18/23 – Both the Philadelphia Flyers will be taking on the Canucks, with both teams hoping to rebound from difficult seasons. With back-to-back defeats, the Flyers are currently at the bottom in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 22-24-10. The Canucks are at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a record of 21-30-4 and three consecutive losses. Both teams are looking to improve their divisions and end their skids. Top NHL betting sites favor the Canucks to lead the game.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks
Date & Time: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Rogers Arena
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Odds
Flyers
Moneyline: +111
Puckline: +1.5 (-270)
Total: 6.5 over (-125)
Canucks
Moneyline: -137
Puckline: -1.5 (+172)
Total: 6.5 under (+113)
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Analysis
The Philadelphia Flyers offense is letting them down and they average 2.68 goals per match. Kevin Hayes and Travis Konecny have scored 55 goals and 74 assists, but the offense is struggling. Five skaters have fewer than 10 goals and opponents are able to eliminate this hapless offense. Flyers offense has been disappointing, but defense has been terrible, allowing 3.14 goals per match and 10 goals in the two previous games.
Despite their offense scoring 3.31 goals per match, the Vancouver Canucks are having a terrible season. Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller and Andrei Kuzmenko are the top two offensive lines with 77 goals and 95 assists, but the rest has been equally impressive. Conor Garland, Dakota Joshua and Brock Boeser have combined for 29 goals, 49 assists. Quinn Hughes, the defenseman, has also added 46 assists and contributed five goals to the offense. The offense has been excellent, but the defense has been terrible. They allow 4.05 goals per match, including 17 goals in the three previous games.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 7 games. Philadelphia are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Philadelphia are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against Vancouver. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia’s last 8 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Vancouver.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 6 games. Vancouver are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Vancouver’s last 8 games against Philadelphia. Vancouver are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Vancouver Canucks Free Pick
The Flyers want to win on the road but according to NHL betting trends, they will lose this game and Canucks will claim the victory at home. The Canucks will be able to score against the Flyers’ defense.
Free Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5 (+172)
