Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/13/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

United Center is where the Chicago Blackhawks (26-49-6) will meet the Philadelphia Flyers (30-38-13) on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Flyers went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-3 win against the Blue Jackets in their previous outing. Philadelphia compiled 8 penalty mins in this matchup. The Flyers had a solid offensive output and it showed in the win. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and scored 1 goal. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 39 shots they tried.

At even strength, the Flyers have allowed 214 goals while getting 181 themselves. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have amassed 232 power play opportunities (24th in professional hockey) and have scored 58 goals in those attempts. When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have earned 215 goals (29th in pro hockey) so far this year and have allowed 272. Philadelphia has tried 2,380 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.0%. For the season, they have 73 points and their points percentage comes in at .451. The Flyers have seen 2,547 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .893. Philadelphia has accumulated 224 power play opportunities and they have scored 34 goals during those chances, garnering them a rate of 15.18%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Carter Hart. Hart has participated in 201 games over the course of his NHL career. He has an overall record of 84-84-26 and he started in 193 games. Opponents have been able to score 557 goals against Hart in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.96. Hart has had 5,903 shots taken against him and has recorded 5,346 total saves. His save percentage sits at .906 for his 11,296 minutes between the pipes. During his career on the ice, Hart has recorded 93 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .482.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago went up against the Penguins in a game where the Blackhawks got the win by a tally of 5-2. They had 2 power play chances in this game but didn't score a goal. The Blackhawks scored 5 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Blackhawks have earned 161 goals at even strength and 37 goals (29th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Chicago has put up 2,172 shots (31st in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.12%, while allowing the opposition 2,722 shots. So far this season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 198 goals, 58 points, in addition to a points percentage of .358. They have granted a total of 294 goals to be scored by of a combination of 240 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 231 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 16.02%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 76.52% on their oppositions 230 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.2%.

Across the rink you will find Alex Stalock in the crease. Stalock has accumulated a career record of 70-65-19 and has been in net for 178 contests. Stalock's rate of quality starts sits at 54.4% and he has qualified for 80 quality starts in his pro career. He has gathered 4,248 saves out of 4,675 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .909. The opposition is averaging 2.68 goals per contest and he has conceded 427 goals altogether. He has started in 147 games and has accumulated 9,550 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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