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The Philadelphia Flyers (1-1-1) wrap up a 4-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken (2-2-0) at Climate Pledge Arena Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Flyers vs. Kraken odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Flyers opened the season in Vancouver, posting a 3-2 victory in a shootout. They were doubled up 6-3 in Calgary and blew a late lead in Edmonton in a 4-3 OT loss. The Over has cashed in each of the past 2 outings.
The Kraken have alternated wins and losses to start the season. After getting blanked 2-0 at Dallas Sunday, Seattle rebounded for a 7-3 rout of Nashville in the Music City Tuesday as a heavy underdog (+170). The Under and Over have each cashed in the 1st 4 games, too, with the Over (6) obviously cashing last time out against the Preds.
The home team has won 3 straight meetings in the series, and the Under cashed in both regular-season meetings in 2023-24.
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Flyers at Kraken odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Flyers +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Kraken -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-225) | Kraken -1.5 (+180)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Flyers at Kraken projected goalies
Samuel Ersson (1-0-1, 2.86 GAA, .898 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (0-2-0, 2.59 GAA, .896 SV%)
Ersson is expected to get the start again Thursday. He allowed 4 goals on 31 shots in Edmonton, falling in overtime. He did not face the Kraken last season, but he stopped 9 of the 11 shots he faced in a relief appearance Feb. 16, 2023, in Seattle.
Grubauer has allowed just 5 goals on 48 shots so far, but the offensive support has been poor. The Kraken skaters have managed just 2 goals of support, while providing 12 goals in 2 wins for his fellow Seattle tendy Joey Daccord.
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Flyers at Kraken picks and predictions
Prediction
Flyers 3, Kraken 2
Moneyline
The FLYERS (+115) are a solid play as slight underdogs at CPA Thursday.
The Kraken (-135) have struggled to provide much in the way of support with Grubauer in the crease. It’s a bit circumstantial, but until the offense helps him out, go with the opposition.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Flyers +1.5 (-225) will cost you over 2 times your potential return if you would like a little of insurance. That’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. There is never a reason to back an underdog on the puck line at such a significant price. In fact, it’s a rarity to back the ‘dog in this instance.
PASS.
Over/Under
UNDER 6 (-120) is the lean, however, you have to go with a half-unit play at best.
The Under is 2-0 in both of Grubauer’s starts, and the only previous home game for the Kraken went low.
For the Flyers, the Under cashed in Vancouver, but the Over hit in the past 2 outings. The Under connected in both regular-season meetings between these teams in 2023-24.
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