Philadelphia Flyers vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 12/12/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Nashville Predators

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+120) Predators (-148)

Bridgestone Arena is the location where the Nashville Predators (14-13-0) will go up against the Philadelphia Flyers (14-10-2) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has Philadelphia at +120 and Nashville opens at -148. The over/under is 7.

The Philadelphia Flyers had a good night with a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche in the last game they played. Philadelphia accounted for 4 mins in the box in this contest. The Flyers had a impressive offensive outing in this win. Moreover, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. For the matchup, they converted 5 out of the 34 shots they attempted.

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In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 81 goals (18th in the NHL) so far this season and have allowed 73. For the season, they have recorded 30 points and their points percentage is sitting at .577. Philadelphia steps onto the ice with 82 power play chances and they have notched 10 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 12.20%. While playing at even strength, the Flyers have given up 61 goals while earning 71 as an offensive unit. Philadelphia has taken 882 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.2%. The Flyers thus far have had 766 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .905. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have 85 power play opportunities (18th in the league) and have earned 12 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Carter Hart. Opponents have been able to score 596 goals against Hart in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 2.92. Hart has participated in 218 contests throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .907 for his 12,263 minutes played. He has earned a record of 93-90-27 and he was named the starter in 210 games. For his career, Hart has accounted for 104 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .495. Hart has seen 6,383 shot attempts against him and he has 5,787 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Nashville opposed the Maple Leafs in an outing where the Predators were on the wrong end of the score by a final score of 4-0. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this game but didn't score a goal. The Predators had 0 goals of the 18 shots on goal they pursued.

The Predators are sitting with 63 goals at even strength and 21 goals (9th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Nashville has attempted 824 shots (16th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.19%, while allowing their opponents 825 shots. On the year, the Nashville Predators have earned a total of 84 goals, 28 points, in addition to a points percentage of .519. They have granted a total of 85 goals to be scored by way of 64 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 102 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 20.59%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.29% on their opponents 85 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.7%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Juuse Saros defending the goal. He has accrued 8,568 saves out of the 9,330 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .918. Saros holds a career record of 158-105-27 and has participated in 307 games. He has made the start in 290 games and has played 17,590 mins. Saros' quality start rate is 61.0% and he has made 177 quality starts in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.60 goals per contest and he has surrendered 762 goals in total.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Nashville (-148) and under 6.5 goals

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