Philadelphia Flyers vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 12/11/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

ASU Multi-Purpose Arena is the site where the Arizona Coyotes (7-13-4) will go up against the Philadelphia Flyers (9-13-5) on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Flyers will need a bounce back game after taking a 4-1 loss against the Capitals their last time out. The Flyers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. For the outing, they finished 1 out of the 30 shots they looked to score on. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. Philadelphia accrued 18 mins in the box in this game.

While at even strength, the Flyers have surrendered 66 goals while getting 51 of their own. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have totaled 87 power play tries (17th in hockey) and have a total of 22 goals in those attempts. In reference to their scoring, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 65 goals (29th in the league) on the season and have given up 88. Philadelphia has taken 783 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.3%. For the year, they have scored 23 points and their points percentage comes in at .426. The Flyers have seen 855 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .897. Philadelphia is sitting with 84 power play opportunities and they have notched 14 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 16.67%.

The man in net for this game is Carter Hart. Hart has participated in 166 contests during his professional hockey career. He has accumulated a record of 70-69-20 and he has gotten the start in 159 games. Opponents have scored 457 goals versus Hart in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.94. Hart has seen 4,859 shots against him and has amassed 4,402 saves. His save percentage is at .906 for his 9,313 minutes played. Over the course of his time in hockey, Hart has 79 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .497.

In their last contest, Arizona faced off against the Oilers in a matchup where the Coyotes ended up losing by a score of 8-2. The Coyotes had 2 goals of the 18 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal.

Arizona has taken 568 shots (32nd in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.09%, while allowing their opponents 828 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 75.96% on their oppositions 104 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.5%. They have a tally of 79 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 21.52%. The Coyotes have tallied 46 goals at even strength and 17 goals (23rd in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 87 goals to be scored by way of 62 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 63 goals, 18 points, as well as a points percentage of .375.

Across the ice you will find Karel Vejmelka in the crease. Vejmelka has a lifetime mark of 19-39-6 and has played in 69 games. Vejmelka's quality start percentage is 47.7% and he has made 31 quality starts in his professional career. He has accrued 2,026 saves out of the 2,247 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .902. His opponents are averaging 3.51 goals/game and he has yielded 221 goals altogether. He has been a starter 65 contests and has played for a total of 3,783 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia

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