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- The Flyers and Penguins meet tonight in Game 2 of their 1st Round series in Pittsburgh
- Philadelphia limited the Pens to just 15 shots on goal in the series opener
- Keep reading for my top Flyers vs Penguins prediction, plus the latest odds and Same-Game Parlay, below
Most NHL experts predicted the Flyers and Penguins series to go at least six games if not seven. Well, if Game 1 is any indication, it looks like we’ve got a lengthy series on our hands.
These two teams are very evenly matched and that played out in Philly’s 3-2 win in the series opener. Online sportsbooks expect the Pens to bounce back tonight, pegging them as -150 moneyline favorites in the NHL odds. Personally, I don’t see much value on either side, and will be looking to bet the game’s 6 goal total instead.
Puck drop is set for 7pm ET from the PPG Paints Arena, in Pittsburgh, PA, with ESPN providing the broadcast coverage across the States, and Sportsnet handling Canadian TV duties.
Keep reading for my favorite Flyers vs Penguins Game 2 prediction, along with the latest odds and Same-Game Parlay for this Eastern Conference clash.
Flyers vs Penguins Game 2 Prediction
- Under 6 goals (-105 at Bet365)
My top Flyers vs Penguins Game 2 prediction is under 6 goals. The possession battle was split down the middle in Game 1, with neither team producing more than 2.77 expected goals across all strengths. Philly and Pittsburgh combined for just 32 shots on net, and neither created more than 9 high danger scoring chances.
Limiting enemy chances was the key to the Flyers unexpected run just to qualify for the NHL Playoff Bracket. Over the last month of the season, they ranked second in expected goals against, and second in high danger chances allowed. The stingy defense propelled them to a 12-4 record over their final 16 games, tied for the best mark in hockey, and it carried over into this series.
When Philly does allow pucks on net, Dan Vladar has been a wall between the pipes. He’s now 6-1 in his last seven starts, with a sparkling 1.84 goals against average. The assignment against a high-powered Penguins offense is tough, but the Flyers tight checking style and commitment to defense has proven it’s going to make life miserable for enemy offenses.
At the other end of the rink, Philly did light the lamp three times, but maintaining an 18% shooting percentage for the course of the series isn’t likely, even if Stuart Skinner is the man between the Pittsburgh pipes.
Skinner’s playoff struggles are well documented, but he has posted a 2.52 GAA and .908 save percentage over his last nine starts.
The Flyers do boast some exciting young talent, led by Porter Malone, but this is still a team that ranked 25th in expected goals for this season and dead last on the powerplay.
Flyers vs Penguins Game 2 Odds
Odds as of April 20. Claim the FanDuel promo code to bet on the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The best place to bet under 6 goals in this matchup of longshot Stanley Cup odds contenders is over at Bet365. They have the best odds on the line at -105, but if you prefer to play a little safer, you can bet under 6.5 goals at DraftKings at -135 odds.
DK also has the top price on the Flyers to pull off the upset at +130, while FanDuel is offering the best payout on Philly to cover the 1.5 goal puck line at -188.
Flyers vs Penguins Game 2 Same-Game Parlay
If you want to tail my Flyers vs Penguins Game 2 prediction but swing for a bigger payday, consider parlaying under 6 goals with under 1.5 shots for Pittsburgh forward Anthony Mantha.
Yes, he did score in Game 1, but it was off a scramble in front that he happened to jam in. That was the lone scoring chance Mantha and his linemates created, while the trio only accounted for two total shots.
Mantha has cleared this line only twice in his last six games overall, and is much more likely to affect the game with a big hit, then to generate offense on his own.
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