by Rod Pearson
Friday, Jan 19, 2024
Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Saturday, January 20, 2024
Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Avalanche -122, Flyers +102; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Avalanche -122, Flyers +102; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Avalanche -122, Flyers +102; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Colorado Avalanche: 29-14-3 (2nd place, Central Division)
Philadelphia Flyers: 25-14-6 (2nd place, Metropolitan Division)
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Recent Form
Colorado Avalanche: 7-3-0 last 10
Philadelphia Flyers: 6-3-1 last 10
Colorado Avalanche vs Philadelphia Flyers Preview and Analysis
The Avalanche are entering this game with 61 points, a 29-14-3 record overall, and they are 11-9-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Boston Bruins in their last game, losing that one on the road 5-2. Nathan MacKinnon and Miles Wood each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Cale Makar, Sam Malinski, Josh Manson, and Devon Toews each led the team in assists with 1 while Nathan MacKinnon led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Alexandar Georgiev was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 30 shots with 26 saves and a .867 save percentage. Their offense has scored 172 goals this season averaging 3.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 146 goals against them allowing 3.2 goals per game.
The Flyers are entering this game with 56 points, a 25-14-6 record overall, and they are 11-8-2 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Dallas Stars in their last game, winning that one at home 5-1. Owen Tippett led the team in goals scored with 2 while Cam Atkinson, Scott Laughton, and Sean Walker each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Morgan Frost led the team in assists with 2 while Cam Atkinson led the team in shots on net in that game with 9. Samuel Ersson was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 1 goal on 15 shots with 14 saves and a .933 save percentage. Their offense has scored 135 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 121 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
Avalanche vs Flyers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Avalanche listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Avalanche have looked good in their games this season with their 29-14-3 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the West. They haven't looked as good in their road games with their 11-9-3 road record but they are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games and have been getting hot again as they look to take back 1st place in the division. Meanwhile, the Flyers have also looked good in their games this season with their 25-14-6 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the East and have been surging up the standings lately. The Flyers have also been getting hot lately with their 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games, but they haven't been a dominant home team all year with just an 11-8-2 home record. They had a great win against the Stars in their last game on home ice but the Avalanche are one of the best teams in the NHL right now and they will be looking to bounce back after losing to the best team in the East in their last game. They lost 5-2 in Boston too so they will be looking to have a much better game on defense here and their offense has been a lot stronger than the Flyers offense has been all season, the Avalanche with one of the best offenses in the NHL right now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Avalanche to win this game.
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NHL Betting Trends
Colorado Avalanche: 155-81 (+14 units) on the moneyline in all games. 37-15 (+11.8 units) on the moneyline revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 35-17 UNDER revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 14-4 UNDER after allowing 3 goals or more in 4 straight games.
Philadelphia Flyers: 81-128 (-25.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 11-27 (-14.6 units) on the moneyline after allowing 1 goal or less in their previous game. 26-17 UNDER in all games. 12-6 UNDER in a home game where the total is 6 or more. 8-2 UNDER after scoring 3 goals or more in 2 straight games.
Key Injuries
Colorado Avalanche: V. Nichushkin (RW) Out indefinitely - Personal. B. Byram (D) Late Jan - Lower Body. A. Lehkonen (LW) Late Jan - Neck. P. Francouz (G) out for season - Groin. G. Landeskog (LW) out for season - Knee.
Philadelphia Flyers: R. Ellis (D) out for season - Back.
Notable Quotes
“It's about making the road trip a successful trip. You come out 3-2 if you win the game. ... It has not been easy but sometimes you have to embrace the grind.” - Jared Bednar after his team’s loss against the Bruins in their game on Thursday.
“I've seen a lot of good goals; I haven't seen one of those in a while.” - John Tortorella on Owen Tippett after his team’s win against the Stars in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Colorado Avalanche
LW Drouin, Jonathan
C MacKinnon, Nathan
RW Rantanen, Mikko
LD Toews, Devon
RD Makar, Cale
G Georgiev, Alexandar
Philadelphia Flyers
LW Tippett, Owen
C Couturier, Sean
RW Konecny, Travis
LD Sanheim, Travis
RD Drysdale, Jamie
G Ersson, Samuel
Statistical Leaders
Colorado Avalanche
Points: N. MacKinnon (73)
Goals: M. Rantanen (24)
Assists: N. MacKinnon (49)
GAA: A. Georgiev (2.95)
Philadelphia Flyers
Points: T. Konecny (40)
Goals: T. Konecny (21)
Assists: T. Sanheim (22)
GAA: S. Ersson (2.26)
Coaches:
Colorado Avalanche: Jared Bednar (8th season)
Philadelphia Flyers: John Tortorella (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
