Panthers vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - December 5

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The Florida Panthers (15-9-2) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (12-10-3), who have won three straight, on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which team we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Flyers have a 7-2-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 32 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 11.5%) while giving up 27 goals to their opponents.

Panthers vs. Flyers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Flyers 4, Panthers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flyers (+158)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers are 2-2-4 in overtime contests on their way to a 15-9-2 overall record.
  • Florida is 3-0-2 (eight points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Panthers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Florida finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
  • The Panthers are 15-2-1 in the 18 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 31 points).
  • In the 10 games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 5-3-2 to record 12 points.
  • In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 7-4-1 (15 points).
  • The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 5-4-1 (11 points).

Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers have a 7-3-10 record in overtime games this season and a 12-10-3 overall record.
  • In the eight games Philadelphia has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
  • This season the Flyers scored just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
  • When Philadelphia has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-1-0 record).
  • The Flyers have scored at least three goals in 16 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
  • This season, Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games and picked up 10 points with a record of 5-3-0.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 7-3-2 (16 points).
  • The Flyers have been outshot by opponents 12 times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Flyers AVG Flyers Rank
4th 3.65 Goals Scored 2.8 22nd
26th 3.27 Goals Allowed 3.24 25th
9th 29.9 Shots 27.7 22nd
5th 27 Shots Allowed 28.3 13th
8th 25.3% Power Play % 16% 25th
11th 81.08% Penalty Kill % 84.93% 3rd

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