Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 2/2/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+125) Avalanche (-145)

Ball Arena is where the Colorado Avalanche (29-21-2) will attempt to beat the Philadelphia Flyers (23-24-6) on Sunday. The odds on this game have the Flyers at +125 and the Avalanche are sitting at -145. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 3-0 loss to the Islanders in their previous contest . Philadelphia earned 11 mins in the box for this game. In addition, they had 3 attempts on the power play but weren't able to score a goal. The Flyers left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. In the matchup, they weren't able to convert any of the 23 shots they looked to score on.

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Philadelphia Flyers opponents have tallied 135 power play tries (22nd in the league) and have a total of 30 goals in those attempts. The Flyers have had 1,416 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .874. Philadelphia has attempted 1,448 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.4%. When playing at even strength, the Flyers have given up 148 goals while earning 128 as an offensive unit. Philadelphia has tallied 147 power play opportunities and they have notched 23 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 15.65%. For the year, they have 52 points and their points percentage comes in at .491. When it comes to their scoring, the Philadelphia Flyers have accumulated 151 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have conceded 178.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Samuel Ersson. For his professional hockey career, Ersson has 45 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .523. His save percentage is .891 during his 3,518 mins on the ice. Ersson has had 2,192 shots against him and has garnered 1,954 total saves. The opposition has notched 238 goals versus Ersson in his career and his average for goals against per game is 4.06. He has earned an overall record of 44-31-9 and got the start in 86 games. Ersson has taken the ice for 91 games during his hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Colorado squared up with the Islanders in a game where the Avalanche took the defeat by a score of 5-2. They had 2 chances on the power play in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Avalanche had 2 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Avalanche have racked up 138 goals at even strength and 31 goals (12th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Colorado has attempted 1,519 shots (6th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.13%, while allowing the other team 1,384 shots. For the season, the Colorado Avalanche have earned a total of 169 goals, 60 points, and a points percentage of .577. They have granted a total of 164 goals to be scored by of a combination of 138 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 153 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 20.26%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 79.84% on their oppositions 129 power play chances, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.2%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Mackenzie Blackwood protecting the goal. Blackwood is the owner of a career mark of 91-96-27 and has played in 232 contests. Blackwood's quality start rate is 53.9% and he has 117 quality starts in his pro career. He has compiled 6,259 saves out of 6,913 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .905. His opponents are averaging 3.54 goals per game and he has surrendered 654 goals altogether. He has made the start in 217 contests and has racked up 11,085 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado (-145)

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