NHL Betting: Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 02, 2008 | By Billy Brewer | Picks Articles Archive

The Pittsburgh Penguins last two remaining games are against the Philadelphia Flyers, a team they’ve outscored 14-2 in their last two meetings. If the Pens play their cards right, they may be looking at the Flyers in the first round of the Playoffs. BetUS.com has the Pens as 160-moneyline favs over the Flyers with the over/under listed at 6. Get your NHL Pick in at BetUS.com, where real players PLAY!

GAME: Philadelphia Flyers (40-28-5-6) at Pittsburgh Penguins (46-26-4-4)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, April 02 - 7:30 PM EST
LINE: BetUS.com TOTAL: 6
PICK: PITTSBURGH -160

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The Flyers are desperately trying to hold on to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They have three games left, two against the Pens and one at home to the Devils. They recently beat the Islanders 4-3 (SO) as road favs. The Flyers got goals from Daniel Briere, Joffery Lupol, and Mike Richard while Briere was the lone goal scorer on the shootout. They’ve averaged 3.20 GAG in their last five and their power play has one goal in three games or eight tries. Their penalty kill has been solid allowing two goals in eight games or 31 tries. . Goalie Antero Niittymaki is 0-5-1 with a 5.17 GAA in his last seven games against the Penguins. That means the Flyers may go with Martin Biron, 3-0-1 with a 2.14 GAA in four starts since March 21. The Fyers are 21-14-2-3 away from home ice and 2-3 SU in their last five road games. The last five meetings between these two have all fallen UNDER the listed total.

The Pens are battling Montreal for first place in the Eastern Conference; they squandered a chance to clinch its first division title in 10 years Monday, falling 2-1 in overtime to the New York Rangers snapping a three game win streak. The Pens have averaged 2.00 GAG in their last five, when overall they should be good for a 7th ranked 3.00 GAG. Their power play has one goal in three games or 17 tries. On defense they’ve allowed 2.30 GAG and overall they give up a 10th ranked 2.6 GAG. Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is 7-1 SU in his last eight starts for a 1.25 GAA. The Pens are 6-0 SU in their last six on home ice and their last five games have fallen under the listed total. They are 25-10-2-3 overall at home. Crosby has four assists in his first three games against Philadelphia this season, he has six goals and 11 assists in nine career home games versus the Flyers. Evgeni Malkin had his second four-point game of the season against the Flyers last month.

Recent Trends

Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 10-1 in the last 11 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Favorite is 17-5 in the last 22 meetings.
Flyers are 4-10 in the last 14 meetings.
Flyers are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh.

The Low Down: The biggest factor in tonight’s game is how the goalies are going to do. Fleury has done very well of late and, if the Flyers opt for their backup goalie. The score will be well above the set total.
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NHL Betting: Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins

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