Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 11/23/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+162) Flyers (-196)

The Chicago Blackhawks (6-12-1) are en route to Wells Fargo Center on Saturday where they will attempt to beat the Philadelphia Flyers (8-10-2). The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +162 and the Flyers are at -196. The total comes in at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-2 loss to the Ducks in the last game they played. The Blackhawks had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this loss. For the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 20 shots they attempted. They also had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to score. Chicago amassed 4 penalty mins for this matchup.

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While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 47 goals while earning 34 when they are on offense. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 56 power play tries (17th in pro hockey) and have scored 12 goals in those attempts. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 44 goals (32nd in hockey) this season and have conceded 59. Chicago has taken 505 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.7%. For the season, they have racked up 13 points and their points % is .342. The Blackhawks have seen 581 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .898. Chicago has 51 power play chances and they have notched 10 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 19.61%.

The man in goal for this game is Petr Mrazek. The opposition has notched 1,054 goals versus Mrazek in his NHL career and his goals against rate is 2.90. Mrazek has played in 403 contests during his hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .907 during his 21,838 mins on the ice. He has amassed an overall record of 173-163-38 and he has gotten the start in 372 games. In his professional hockey career, Mrazek has compiled 192 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .516. Mrazek has had 11,354 shots against him and he has 10,300 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Philadelphia faced off against the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Flyers ended up taking the loss by a score of 4-1. They had 3 power play chances in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Flyers earned 1 goal out of the 19 shots on goal they attempted.

So far this year, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 54 goals, 18 points, as well as a points percentage of .450. They have permitted 70 goals to be scored by of a combination of 61 goals at even strength and 9 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Flyers have racked up 43 goals at even strength and 11 goals (16th in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 65 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 16.92%. Philadelphia has attempted 531 shots (20th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.17%, while allowing the other team 579 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 86.57% on the other teams 67 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 87.9%.

Across the ice you will find Ivan Fedotov in net. He has compiled 218 saves out of the 253 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save percentage of .862. Fedotov has compiled a career record of 3-5-1 and has played in 10 games. He has started in 8 games and has played 138 minutes. Fedotov's quality start rate comes out to 25.0% and he has made 2 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 15.23 goals per game and he has allowed 35 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+162)

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