Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 16, 2008 | By Stan Leung | Picks Articles Archive

NHL Betting Odds

Philadelphia Flyers (+120) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (-140)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Total: 6
Pick: Penguins -140

With Sidney Crosby the Pittsburgh Penguins are one of the best team in the NHL with such a potent offense that includes last year’s NHL MVP and Evgeni Malkin, Ryan Malone, and Jordan Staal.

The Flyers have not played well of late and are 2-7 in their last 9 road games, 5-15 in their last 20 overall and are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. the Atlantic Divison while the Penguins are 13-5 in their last 18 home games which is bad news for the Flyers that are on the cusp of the playoff race sitting at 8th spot with 80 points. The Penguins are playing very well as they disposed of the Sabres 7 to 3 with ease. Despite the fact that Sidney Crosby will likely miss at least the next three games with soreness in his right ankle. Crosby sat out the Penguins' victory over the Sabres on Wednesday after feeling pain in his ankle during the morning skate and they still beat them with ease.

The fact that Crosby might not played will get you even better NHL betting odds as the games draws nearer. When Crosby was injured before Evgeni Malkin stepped up to the plate and Pittsburgh were on a roll. Without Crosby the Penguins should fine and at home they have a great home betting record 20-10-2-3 all season long.

Bottom Line: The Flyers are a good team with all the pieces but they have not played well all year long and against the Penguins going with the home team going 4-0 in their last 4 meetings and the Flyers are just 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh.

Even with Crosby the betting line should go in the favor of the Flyers. Take a reduced moneyline for maximum value.

A few things to consider:

Over is 6-0 in Penguins last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 games following a win.
Over is 8-2 in Penguins last 10 vs. Eastern Conference.
Penguins are 5-1 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic.

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Betting Odds

Even with Crosby the betting line should go in the favor of the Flyers. Take a reduced moneyline for maximum value.

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