Chicago has been a consistent bet this season, with 1.36 betting units against the puck line. But Chicago bettors took a hit last game when the ‘Hawks were shut out for the first time this season by the Montreal Canadiens (+120) at home. Despite Chicago outshooting the Canadiens 38-35, Corey Crawford (.945 SV%) let two slip by, which broke his eight-plus period shutout streak. Crawford will likely be between the pipes again on Thursday to face Claude Giroux and the Flyers (7 PM ET).
Philadelphia (1.49 units against the puck line) is coming off a loss of their own. Last Saturday, in a game against the Colorado Avalanche (+155), the Flyers went to a shootout after a 4-4 tie through regulation. Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen scored the game winner against Michal Neuvirth (.928 SV%). It’ll likely be Brian Elliott (.892 SV%) in net when the Flyers host the Blackhawks, however.
NHL Odds: Philadelphia Hosts Chicago in Thursday Matchup
The Philadelphia Flyers’ offense will be put to the test on Thursday when they host the Chicago Blackhawks at the Wells Fargo Center at 7 PM ET. Fueled by RW Jakub Voracek (3 goals, 15 assists), the Flyers are averaging 3.1 goals per game, which is good enough for 14th overall in the league.The Blackhawks, meanwhile, have been less productive offensively, but have made up for it with solid goaltending and defense, as they average 2.4 goals against per game (4th in the league). Goaltender Corey Crawford is on pace to set new career highs with a .945 save percentage and a 1.77 goals against average so far in 2017-18. We’ll see if he can extend his record to 8-5 on Thursday.
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