The Florida Panthers (4-2-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (4-2-0) meet Thursday at Wells Fargo Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Panthers opened the season with a pair of victories, but Florida has been stuck in neutral across its last 5 outings. The last time out was a 4-2 loss on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday.
The Flyers look to avenge a 4-3 loss in Sunrise against the Panthers on Oct. 19. The Fly Guys received goals from D Nick Seelers, LW James van Riemsdyk and RW Tomas Konecny against G Sergei Bobrovsky, but it wasn’t enough.
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Panthers at Flyers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Panthers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Flyers +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+110) | Flyers +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Panthers at Flyers projected goalies
Sergei Bobrovsky (2-2-1, 2.85 GAA, .908 SV%) vs. Carter Hart (4-0-0, 1.75 GAA, .949 SV%)
Bobrovsky is looking to bounce back after a pair of setbacks. He allowed 3 goals on just 21 shots in the 4-2 loss in Chicago Tuesday. Bob was in the crease for the first meeting with Philly, turning aside 31 of the 34 shots he faced for the win.
Hart has been on fire to start, and his play has been the key to Philly’s surprising early-season success. He has allowed 2 or fewer goals with at least 28 saves in each of his 4 outings.
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Panthers at Flyers picks and predictions
Prediction
Flyers 3, Panthers 2
Moneyline
The FLYERS (+165) are worth playing as moderate home underdogs, as Hart has been on fire to start the season. Toss in the fact that the Fly Guys are an impressive 6-2 in the past 8 home games against the Panthers and there is a lot of value here.
Puck line/Against the spread
The FLYERS +1.5 (-135) are still a decent value on the puck line if you just can’t trust them straight up. However, Bobrovsky is 0-1-1 in his last 2 starts and Hart is cruising along. Whether you back Philly on the money line or puck line, you’re going to be a winner.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (+100) is the best play on the board — especially at even money.
The Under has cashed at an impressive 15-5-2 in the past 22 meetings between these teams in Philadelphia. The Under is also 8-2-1 in Florida’s past 11 games dating back to last season and has cashed at a 4-1-1 clip in its last 6 road contests.
The Under has hit at a 4-2 pace for Philly so far this season and is 3-1-1 in its last 5 matches at WFC, too.
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