NHL Betting Preview - Underdogs vs at Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Flyers will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the San Jose Sharks invade Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting San Jose Sharks in this one, they Sharks listed earlier today as of -105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.6-1.4 win for the Sharks on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Flyers sport a record of 6-8-4 heading into this matchup, while the San Jose Sharks sit at 10-8-0 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 5-8-5 for the Flyers and 9-7-2 for the Sharks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs San Jose injuries news.
The Sharks - Flyers odds would favor the Sharks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while San Jose is at No. 23.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Philadelphia's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 1.94 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 16 at 2.61 goals allowed. The Flyers power play is averaging 14.81% while the Sharks defense kills off 74.51% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sharks were a 5-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Bruins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got San Jose at +121 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Kings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Kings at -150 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose at Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 21st
Philadelphia at Ottawa, Saturday, November 21st