Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 3/28/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (+134) Flyers (-160)

Wells Fargo Center is where the Philadelphia Flyers (28-32-12) will meet the Montreal Canadiens (29-38-6) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Montreal at +134 while Philadelphia is at -160. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Montreal Canadiens came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 8-2 win against the Blue Jackets in their previous contest . The Canadiens had a good offensive outing and it showed in this win. For the matchup, they netted 8 of the 32 shots they looked to score on. In addition, they had 3 power play chances and were able to net 1 goal. Montreal accounted for 8 penalty minutes for this contest.

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When talking about their scoring capabilities, the Montreal Canadiens have notched 207 goals (25th in the league) this year and have allowed 268. For the season, they have 64 points and their points percentage is .438. Montreal steps onto the ice with 214 power play chances and they have added 37 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 17.29%. At even strength, the Canadiens have allowed the opponent to score 203 goals while scoring 170 on the offensive side of the ice. Montreal has attempted 2,003 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.3%. The Canadiens have seen 2,464 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .891. Montreal Canadiens opponents have earned 242 power play opportunities (9th in pro hockey) and have scored 65 goals in those attempts.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Sam Montembeault. Opponents have been able to score 299 goals versus Montembeault in his career and his goals against average per game is 3.44. Montembeault has taken the ice for 97 contests throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .897 in his 5,213 mins guarding the cage. He has compiled an overall record of 32-40-12 and he was named the starter in 82 games. During his career on the ice, Montembeault has 39 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .476. Montembeault has had 2,900 shots against him and has recorded 2,601 saves.

In their last game, Philadelphia faced the Red Wings in an outing where the Flyers took home the win by a mark of 3-0. The Flyers recorded 3 goals of the 22 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play chances in this game but weren't able to score a goal.

This season, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 193 goals, 68 points, and a points percentage of .472. They have permitted 235 goals to be scored by of a combination of 182 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flyers have tallied 162 goals at even strength and 31 goals (32nd in hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 199 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 15.58%. Philadelphia has attempted 2,105 shots (26th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.17%, while allowing their opponents 2,264 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 74.88% on the other teams 211 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.6%.

Across the ice you are going to see Carter Hart in goal. He has compiled 5,277 stops out of 5,824 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .906. Hart is the owner of a lifetime record of 83-82-26 and has participated in 198 games. He has started in 190 games and has accumulated 11,131 mins. Hart's quality start percentage comes in at 48.9% and he has made 93 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.95 goals per game and he has yielded 547 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal (+134)

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