Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 3/11/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: AT&T Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+225) Penguins (-275)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-22-10) will compete against the Philadelphia Flyers (24-30-11) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has Philadelphia at +225 while Pittsburgh is priced at -275. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Philadelphia Flyers were on the losing side of the ice with a 1-0 loss to the Hurricanes their last time out. Philadelphia tallied 10 penalty minutes in this matchup. In addition, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. The Flyers had a below average offensive outing in the loss. In the matchup, they weren't able to convert any of the 19 shots they put on net.

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In the matter of scoring goals, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 167 goals (29th in the NHL) on the campaign and have conceded 211. For the current season, they have scored 59 points and their points percentage sits at .454. Philadelphia has compiled 183 power play chances and they have notched 28 goals out of those tries, earning them a percentage of 15.30%. When playing at even strength, the Flyers have conceded 165 goals while having 139 of their own. Philadelphia has tried 1,908 shots and has a shooting percentage of 8.8%. The Flyers thus far have had 2,030 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have 184 power play tries (28th in pro hockey) and have a total of 46 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Carter Hart. Hart has been in net for 193 matchups over the course of his hockey career. He has earned a mark of 79-81-26 and he has gotten the start in 185 games. Opponents have tallied 534 goals versus Hart in his career and his goals against rate is 2.96. Hart has had 5,658 shots taken against him and has amassed 5,124 total saves. His save percentage currently is at .906 for his 10,827 mins guarding the cage. Over the course of his pro career, Hart has accounted for 90 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .486.

In their last game, Pittsburgh opposed the Islanders in a game where the Penguins ended up taking the loss by a tally of 4-3. They had 3 power play chances in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Penguins netted 3 goals of the 36 shots on goal they took.

Pittsburgh has put up 2,170 shots (6th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 9.59%, while allowing the other team 2,160 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 79.23% on their opponents 207 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.5%. They have earned 221 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 20.81%. The Penguins are sitting with 162 goals at even strength and 46 goals (12th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 206 goals to be scored by of a combination of 163 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Pittsburgh Penguins have earned 208 goals, 74 points, and a points percentage of .578.

Across the ice you are likely to see Tristan Jarry protecting the net. Jarry has accrued a career record of 112-54-19 and has participated in 193 games. Jarry's quality start percentage sits at 60.5% and he has qualified for 112 quality starts in his professional career. He has a tally of 5,156 saves out of 5,639 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .914. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals/game and he has allowed 483 goals altogether. He has started in 185 contests and has been on the ice for 11,019 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+225)

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