NHL Hockey
2008-01-29 - Los Angeles Kings at Philadelphia Flyers
A Sports Betting Pick by Grga
Tue Jan 29, 2008 -- 7:00 pm EST
Philadelphia (27-16-5)
Last season philadelphia was the worst team in NHL with only 56 points. After 48 games played in this season Philadelphia has 59 points and is currently second in Estern Conference.
The team has completely reorganised their defence with 5 new defensemen aquired in 2007. Goaltending position is strong with 2 excelent goalkeepers in Martin Biron and Antero Nittymaki.
Offense was boosted with arrival of Daniel Briere,Scotie Upshall and Joeffrey Lupul. Philadelphia went to the All Star Break in excellent form with 8-1-1 in last 10 games.
Injury list :
(D) Rory Fitzpatrick (0G,1A in 19 games)
(D) Mike Rahtje (did not played in this season)
(LW) Joeffrey Lupul is near complete recovery and started practising so it’s quite possible to see him playing tonight.
Los Angeles (20-29-2)
LA Kings are at the bottom of the league with only 42 pts.
The team has made small improvements from last season but still have the second worst defence in league and the goaltender position needs improvement fast.
Many of Los Angeles players are mentioned in lot of trade roumors and it seems that Los Angeles GM Dean Lombardi will have a busy month till trade deadline on Feb 26.
Injury list :
(LW) Michael Cammalleri (15g,14A in 36 games) is the only player on injured reserve.
STATS COMPARISON
Philadelphia home 11-6-5 *** Los Angeles away 8-13-1
Current form (last 5 games)
Philadelphia W-W-W-L-W *** Los Angeles W-L-W-L-W
GFA
Philadelphia 3.31 (2nd) *** Los Angeles 2.72 (14th)
GAA
Philadelphia 2.79 (21st) *** Los Angeles 3.24(29th)
Power Play (%)
Philadelphia 24.9 (1st) *** Los Angeles 19.5 (5th)
Penalty Kill (%)
Philadelphia 80.7 (22nd) *** Los Angeles 78.6 (28th)
HEAD TO HEAD
Last game played on Nov 16,2006. Philadelphia won 4-3.
THE VERDICT
Hot team against the worst team in league. Philadelphia is in tough Atlantic division where all 5 teams are in playoff hunt.
Philadelphia is currently first in division with 59 pts but NY Rangers are last with 54 pts. With bad run Philadelphia can easily drop on last place and out of playoffs.
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Philadelphia to win in regulationConsider Over 5.5 total goals
