The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a 9-13-5 start to the 2022-23 NHL season, second to bottom in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference, and are coming off a defeat in their previous outing against the Washington Capitals (4-1). They will now take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who are on a fantastic 19-8-1 overall record, first in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. However, they faced defeat in their last outing against the New York Rangers (5-1). They will now host this game at the T-Mobile Arena on Friday, December 9th, where they will look to win their 19th game of the season.
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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Betting Odds
Philadelphia has nine wins and 13 losses this season. They have managed to win two of their last ten games. The team finished bottom of the division last season with an overall record of 25-46. They need a series of wins before they can even think of qualifying for the playoffs.
The team has scored only 65 goals and has conceded 89, a difference of -24. They now have a tough chance of winning their 10th game when they face the Golden Knights.
The Vegas Golden Knights have 19 wins and eight losses this season. They missed the chance to qualify for the playoffs last season and finished fourth. The situation looks much better this time as they are leading the division by a healthy margin. The team has scored a total of 95 goals while conceding only 76.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Match Details
Fixture: Philadelphia Flyers @ Vegas Golden Knights
Date & Time: Friday, December 9, 10:00 p.m. ET
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Pick
Jack Eichel has been leading the Golden Knights this season. He has been absolutely amazing with his performances, scoring 13 goals and providing 16 assists in 26 games. He has been fairly successful against the Flyers. Jack has managed to score eight goals and has provided seven assists in 16 games against Philadelphia. He will look to continue his brilliant run tonight as well.
Best Pick: Jack Eichel Anytime Scorer (+110)
Philadelphia vs. Vegas: Prediction
Philadelphia has a 5-3 record in their last eight games against Vegas. However, this will be their first meeting of the season and the Golden Knights are strong at the moment. They will also have a home advantage, which will make things difficult for the away team. Expect an easy win for the Golden Knights.
Final Prediction: -1.5 (-105)
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