Lightning vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - March 13

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (37-23-4) go on the road against the Philadelphia Flyers (27-31-8, losers of five in a row) at Wells Fargo Center. The game on Thursday, March 13 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's game.

Over the past 10 games, the Flyers have gone 4-5-1. They have scored 28 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 31. They have gone on the power play 22 times during that span, and have capitalized with two goals (9.1% of opportunities).

Lightning vs. Flyers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Lightning 4, Flyers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-169)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning have a 37-23-4 record overall, with a 5-4-9 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • In the 19 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-8-3 record (good for 19 points).
  • In the eight games this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
  • Tampa Bay finished 0-8-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Lightning are 37-6-1 in the 44 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 75 points).
  • In the 23 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 34 points after finishing 17-6-0.
  • In the 32 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 19-13-0 (38 points).
  • The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 17-7-4 to record 38 points.

Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers have earned a record of 10-8-18 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 27-31-8.
  • Philadelphia has earned 23 points (9-5-5) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
  • Across the 11 games this season the Flyers finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
  • Philadelphia has earned 11 points (4-5-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Flyers have scored three or more goals 38 times, earning 47 points from those matchups (21-12-5).
  • This season, Philadelphia has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 10-6-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 17-11-4 (38 points).
  • The Flyers have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 9-20-4 to record 22 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Lightning Rank Lightning AVG Flyers AVG Flyers Rank
2nd 3.5 Goals Scored 2.79 23rd
7th 2.69 Goals Allowed 3.35 28th
12th 28.8 Shots 27.2 26th
18th 28.7 Shots Allowed 27 8th
6th 25.97% Power Play % 15.03% 30th
9th 81.6% Penalty Kill % 78.13% 18th

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