Philadelphia Flyers vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 4/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Bally Sports Midwest

The Philadelphia Flyers (29-34-13) are hitting the road to Enterprise Center on Tuesday where they will take on the St. Louis Blues (35-35-7).

The Philadelphia Flyers will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-2 defeat to the Penguins in their previous contest . Philadelphia accrued 12 penalty minutes in this outing. The Flyers offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. They also had 5 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. For the outing, they scored on 2 out of the 33 shots they tried.

When at even strength, the Flyers let the opposition score 197 goals while notching 172 of their own. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have amassed 221 power play opportunities (22nd in hockey) and have racked up 55 goals in those attempts. Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have notched 205 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have surrendered 252. Philadelphia has tried 2,218 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.2%. For the year, they have racked up 71 points and their points percentage is sitting at .467. The Flyers have seen 2,399 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Philadelphia has accounted for 210 power play chances and they have added 33 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 15.71%.

The man in goal for this game is Carter Hart. Hart has participated in 198 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has earned a record of 83-82-26 and he has gotten the start in 190 games. The opposition has notched 547 goals against Hart in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.95. Hart has seen 5,824 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 5,277 saves. He has a save percentage of .906 in his 11,131 mins guarding the cage. In his professional hockey career, Hart has accrued 93 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .489.

In their last outing, St. Louis played the Bruins in a game where the Blues got the tie by a final of 3-3. They had 4 chances on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Blues converted 3 goals of the 38 shots on goal they pursued.

St. Louis has tried 2,204 shots (27th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 11.25%, while allowing their opponents 2,493 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 73.13% on their opponents 201 power play chances, and their save percentage is 88.6%. They have a total of 228 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 19.74%. The Blues have earned 203 goals at even strength and 45 goals (21st in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 283 goals to be scored by of a combination of 229 goals at even strength and 54 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the St. Louis Blues have accumulated 248 goals, 77 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500.

Across the ice you are going to see Jordan Binnington between the pipes. Teams are averaging 2.79 goals/game and he has relinquished 591 goals overall. Binnington's rate of quality starts comes in at 52.3% and he has 112 quality starts in his professional career. He got the starting nod in 214 contests and his ice time sits at 12,707 minutes. Binnington is the owner of a career mark of 115-71-26 and has participated in 219 games. He has compiled 5,690 stops out of 6,281 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .906.

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

Guy's Pick: Take St. Louis

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