Extending the most incredible setting for an NHL game is Sunday’s matchup. Philadelphia and Boston are in the thick of the East Division race. Both the Flyers and Bruins are deep and aggressive offensively. They will take the attack. The difference may be on the back end. Boston is getting better play from its top six. Counter to that is a Philadelphia blue line that is surrendering far too many shots. Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is an NHL betting odds asset. But he is facing too much rubber every time he steps between the pipes.
Honda NHL Outdoors Sunday Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 21, 2021, 3 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Edgewood Tahoe Resort, Stateline, Nevada |
| Flyers vs. Bruins TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Flyers vs. Bruins Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, gamblers will put Boston over the top as the sports betting favorite. Boston’s fan base is large and generational. For over a decade, the Bruins have been synonymous with excellence. Further, Boston is just two years removed from a berth in the Stanley Cup Final. Gamblers don’t forget such accomplishments. Especially grandfathers that bet on the Bruins in the Bobby Orr and Phil Esposito Glory Years. That tradition has been passed on. And is built into the Boston price. Philadelphia pulled out of several years of mediocrity last year. Thus, their credibility gap with the masses.
Philadelphia Flyers Team Overview
Late on, the Flyers have won five of their last seven games. Three of their last four games went over the total. Philadelphia has a record of 8-3-2 with 9-4 over the total. NHL metrics have the Flyers 6th for goals scored and 15th for the power play. Counter to that are marks of 20th for goals against, 30th for shots allowed, and 28th for penalty killing. Philadelphia is in third place in the East Division.
Left-wing James van Riemsdyk leads the Flyers with seven goals, 11 assists, and a plus-five. Goaltenders Carter Hart and Brian Elliott have a combined .907 save percentage.
Boston Bruins Team Overview
Boston is one of the hottest teams in the NHL. To illustrate, the Bruins have won five of their last six games. Three of their previous four matchups went under the total. The Bruins record is 10-2-2 with 6-8 under the total. First place in the East belongs to Boston. NHL metrics show the Bruins 18th for goal scoring and 8th for the power play. Defensively Boston is 3rd for goals against and 3rd for the penalty kill.
Center Patrice Bergeron leads Boston with seven goals, 11 assists, and a plus-six. While center Brad Marchand adds nine goals, nine assists, and a plus-seven. Goaltenders Tuukka Rask and Jaroslav Halak have a combined .915 save percentage.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins Betting Trends
On the whole, Boston has won five of their last six against the Flyers. Three of the previous four games between these teams went over the total. Boston beat Philadelphia in all four meetings this season.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Boston’s defense is the NHL betting advantage in this matchup. For all that offense, the Flyers’ defense is going to prevent playoff success.
Flyers vs. Bruins SBG Best Bet: Boston Bruins.