Flyers vs. Flames prediction, tips and NHL odds

The Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers started their seasons similarly, both trailing early and picking up comeback victories in overtime against the Vancouver Canucks.

My Flyers vs. Flames predictions see Calgary building on a strong offensive performance in the opener and its most dangerous players getting on the scoresheet again.

Let's break it all down with my NHL picks from October 12th.

Flyers vs Flames prediction

My best choice
Andrei Kuzmenko Over 0.5 points (-125 at BET99)

My analysis

Andrei Kuzmenko has found his feet with the Calgary Flames and has been a regular scorer, scoring 26 points in 30 games since joining the club from Vancouver last January. He comes into the game having picked up at least one point in eight of his last 10 games, including the season opener against his former team.

Kuzmenko is in an advantageous position to keep the ball — er, the puck — rolling offensively in Calgary's first home game of the season.

The Flames will welcome a Philadelphia Flyers team that missed the playoffs last season — due in part to disappointing goaltending — and didn't do much to change the mix.

The Flyers were in action on Friday night, controlling just 32% of scoring opportunities at 5-on-5. In other words, they spent a lot of time in the defensive zone.

Philadelphia isn't an overly deep team, so there will be mismatches to exploit. With the latest change in head coach Ryan Huska's back pocket, the Flames can force Kuzmenko's line against less competition and put him in optimal production situations.

Kuzmenko should be involved in creating numerous scoring chances – chances that Ivan Fedetov will probably have a hard time stopping.

Fedetov didn't look great during his cup of coffee in the NHL last season. He didn't exactly allay his concerns in the preseason either, posting a putrid save percentage of .873 in four appearances.

Look for Kuzmenko to make an impact offensively against a mediocre team with real scoring opportunities.

Flyers vs. Flames – Same Game Parlay (SGP)

Andrei Kuzmenko Over 0.5 points

Nazem Kadri Over 0.5 points

Matvei Michkov Over 0.5 points

If Kuzmenko is involved in a Calgary goal, there's a good chance Nazem Kadri will be there too. The experienced center is Kuzmenko's running mate at both even strength and on the top power play unit.

Kadri has 14 points in his last 10 games and 33 in 30. He has also been extremely efficient on home ice, finding the net at least once in 22 of the last 30 in Calgary.

On the other hand, dynamic rookie Matvei Michkov is worth supporting. The Flyers created a team-leading 11 scoring chances with Michkov on the ice in Vancouver.

His shooting had a big impact on those numbers. Michkov recorded five shot attempts, four shots on goal, three scoring chances and two rebound opportunities. He has blitzing and sprinting ability, but is also willing to venture into the dirty areas of the ice. I like his chances of getting the first point of his career in a short space of time.

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Flyers vs Flames odds

Flyers vs Flames live odds

Flyers vs. Flames opening odds

• Puck line: Philadelphia +110 | Calgary -124
• Money line: Philadelphia +1.5 (-226) | Calgary -1.5 (+195)
• Over/Under: Over 6 (-111) | Under 6 (-103)

Flyers vs. Flames Moneyline and Over/Under Analysis

• We've seen next to no movement on the money line, with the Flames remaining unchanged as -125 favorites.
• The market seems to be a bit bullish on the offense here as the over at Pinnacle has moved to -115.
• The Flames have had great success against the Flyers recently, winning seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings.

“Flyers vs. Flames” trend.

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