(NHL) Philadelphia@Florida
3* Over 4.5 -130
Phily's offense has been strong all year, with a 2.89 GFA on 31.3 shots per game, the highest average in the NHL. They regularly rack up big numbers on the Panthers, and considering Florida's recent defense, they should score big today. Florida has allowed 2.70 goals per game this year, and the D allows 34.0 shots per game. They are slipping further right now, allowing 3.20 goals and 37.0 shots per game in their last 5 overall. They've killed just 53.8% of their penalties in those 5 games. The Cats are still without 4 blueliners and goalie Roberto Luongo is feeling the pressure. He has a 3.07 GAA and a .918 SP in his last 5 starts, and has a 3.72 GAA and a .902 SP in 5 career games against Phily. The Flyers will counter with Jeff Hackett in net. He's really been struggling as well. He's lost 6 starts in a row, and has a 3.57 GAA and .875 SP in his last 5. In 13 games against Florida, Hackett has a 3.09 GAA and a .878 SP. Playing behind a weakening defense, Hackett will face a Florida offense that has gotten more agressive lately. The Cats have taken 32.6 shots per game in their last 5 overall, translating into a 2.60 GFA, much higher than their usual output. Phily has been on a huge slide lately, and have allowed 3.00 goals per game in their last 5, and they have struggled badly on the PK. The over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 in this series, including 4-0-0 in the last 4. The 4.5-goal line is a gift, and we shouldn't even need the third period to get this one!
3* Over 4.5 -130
Phily's offense has been strong all year, with a 2.89 GFA on 31.3 shots per game, the highest average in the NHL. They regularly rack up big numbers on the Panthers, and considering Florida's recent defense, they should score big today. Florida has allowed 2.70 goals per game this year, and the D allows 34.0 shots per game. They are slipping further right now, allowing 3.20 goals and 37.0 shots per game in their last 5 overall. They've killed just 53.8% of their penalties in those 5 games. The Cats are still without 4 blueliners and goalie Roberto Luongo is feeling the pressure. He has a 3.07 GAA and a .918 SP in his last 5 starts, and has a 3.72 GAA and a .902 SP in 5 career games against Phily. The Flyers will counter with Jeff Hackett in net. He's really been struggling as well. He's lost 6 starts in a row, and has a 3.57 GAA and .875 SP in his last 5. In 13 games against Florida, Hackett has a 3.09 GAA and a .878 SP. Playing behind a weakening defense, Hackett will face a Florida offense that has gotten more agressive lately. The Cats have taken 32.6 shots per game in their last 5 overall, translating into a 2.60 GFA, much higher than their usual output. Phily has been on a huge slide lately, and have allowed 3.00 goals per game in their last 5, and they have struggled badly on the PK. The over is 7-1-1 in the last 9 in this series, including 4-0-0 in the last 4. The 4.5-goal line is a gift, and we shouldn't even need the third period to get this one!
