NHL Hockey
2013-03-15 - New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers
A Sports Betting Pick by Addicted
Ice Hockey : North America : NHL
Friday, 15th March, 2013, 7:00PM US
(12:00AM GMT)
PREVIEW
New Jersey have faced Philadelphia 3 times this season, and won each time. However, all those games were played in New Jersey, and now they travel to Philly for the first time. I think the Flyers are the cal in tonights game.
The revenge angle gets amped up, not just because of the 3 losses this season, including a 5-2 thrashing in their last meeting, but also because of the playoffs last year, where the Devils knocked out the Flyers.
The Devils defence used to be solid, but I see they are giving up a load of goals away from home, and it's causing them to drop games. On the road, they have won just 4 games and lost 9, and their road GAA is 3.08! On the road, their average scoring is just 2.08.
The Flyers have a winning record at home, going 8-4-1. Their GAA here is 2.67, which is half a goal better than their overall GAA and goals scored is almost 3 per home game, again, up from their overall.
Martin Brodeur, the legendary goaltender for the Devils is out, and that gives the Flyers an added edge for this home game. Stats show Philadelphia tend to play very strong after getting beaten by 3 or more goals, and with that being the case, I like them to win tonight.
BETTING VERDICT
Philadelphia are better at home in h2h with New Jersey. The last 18 games held here have seen the Flyers win 12 times. Tonight makes 13. Home win.
The Pick :
Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 New Jersey Devils
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Philadelphia Flyers to win @ 1.75 (Pinnacle)
