Match Analysis: Philadelphia Flyers vs Tampa Bay Lightning – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-03-13
- Time: 11:00 PM UTC
- Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
Game Overview
The Tampa Bay Lightning, currently third in the Atlantic Division, face the Philadelphia Flyers, who are seventh in the Metropolitan Division. The Lightning aim to break a two-game losing streak, while the Flyers seek to end a five-game skid.
Key Factors to Consider
- Tampa Bay has a strong offense, ranking third in total goals with 224. However, they have struggled on the road, losing over 53% of their away games. Philadelphia has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.33 goals per game.
- The Flyers have won two of their last three meetings with the Lightning, including a recent 2-1 victory in Tampa Bay. Historically, Tampa Bay holds a slight edge with a 54-46-12 record against Philadelphia.
- Nikita Kucherov of the Lightning is day-to-day with an injury, while Garnet Hathaway of the Flyers is also day-to-day. Ryan Ellis remains out for Philadelphia.
- The Flyers' recent losing streak and the Lightning's road struggles could impact team morale and performance.
- Both teams are motivated to win, with the Lightning seeking to improve their division standing and the Flyers looking to break their losing streak.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Philadelphia Flyers: +160, Tampa Bay Lightning: -195 | Tampa Bay Lightning | β β β ββ 65% |
Spread | Philadelphia Flyers: +1.5 -162, Tampa Bay Lightning: -1.5 132 | Philadelphia Flyers +1.5 | β β β ββ 55% |
Over_under | Over: 6 -113, Under: 6 -108 | Over 6 | β β β ββ 60% |
Predicted Outcome
Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win due to their strong offense, but Philadelphia's recent success against them and home advantage could make it a competitive game.
Predicted Score: Tampa Bay Lightning 4 β Philadelphia Flyers 3