Bruins vs Flyers NHL Odds, Preview, and Pick

2020 Bruins vs Flyers NHL Odds, Preview, and Pick

Written by on March 10, 2020

Bruins-Flyers on Tuesday, March 10 showcases two of the top teams in NHL. The Flyers are scorching heading into this NBC Sports broadcast match. If the playoffs started today, Boston would be the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Which team breaks in this huge game? Keep reading for NHL odds, analysis, and a free pick for Bruins vs Flyers!

Bruins vs Flyers NHL Odds, Preview, and Pick

  • When: Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm ET
  • Where: Wells Fargo Center-PA, Philadelphia, PA
  • TV: NBCSN
  • Moneyline Odds: Bruins -110 / Flyers -110Over/Under Odds: 5 ½

Why Boston Bruins are a good bet to win -110

Boston ranks tenth or better in every important offensive category. They rank eighth or better in the most important defensive categories. The Boston Bruins rank first in goals allowed per at 2.4. Boston figures to use their dynamite defense to tame the Flyers. Not only that but the Bruins are 21-10-1-2 in away games. Boston doesn’t let road fans intimidate them. Give Boston a huge shot to get the road win on Tuesday.

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Goals For: 3.2
  • Shots For: 32.1
  • Power Plays: 25.1%
  • Face-Offs: 51.1%
Defense:
  • Goals Against: 2.4
  • Shots Against: 30
  • Penalty Kills: 84%
  • Shutouts: 1

Why Philadelphia Flyers are a good bet to win -110

Few teams have impressed as much in the second half of the season as the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers carry a 9-game winning streak into this battle with the Bruins on Tuesday night. Among the teams Philadelphia has conquered are the Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, and Buffalo Sabres. The Flyers have won on the road and at home. They won’t let Boston get into a groove. The home squad looks solid.  

Team Statistics

Offense:
  • Goals For: 3.3
  • Shots For: 31.4
  • Power Plays: 21.4%
  • Face-Offs: 51.4%
Defense:
  • Goals Against: 2.8
  • Shots Against: 28.5
  • Penalty Kills: 81.8%
  • Shutouts: 2

NHL Betting Trends for Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers

  • Underdog is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
  • Bruins are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings
  • Home team is 8-3 in the last 11 meetings
  • Bruins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Philadelphia
  • Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia
  • Bruins are 6-1 in their last 7 on the road
  • Flyers are 7-0 in their last 7 at home
  • Under has gone 6-of-9 in the last 9 meetings

Bruins vs Flyers NHL Final Betting Analysis

Oddsmakers and NHL handicappers give the road team a huge shot to win this. Why not? Boston has the best record in hockey. They also won 4 straight before the 3-5 loss to the Lightning on March 7.

But even though Boston will be tough to beat, the Flyers are the team to back. Philadelphia offers overlay odds at -110. The last time the Flyers battled the Bruins, they beat Boston 6-5. Not only that but the Flyers allowed only 2 teams to score 3 goals during the 9 game winning streak. 4 opponents scored 2 goals. 3 opponents scored 1 goal.

The Bruins don’t play well in Philadelphia, going 1-4 in the last 5 contests. The Flyers are hot. They remain hot Tuesday with a big win against the Boston Bruins.

NHL Free Pick: Flyers -110