The Philadelphia Flyers host the struggling NY Islanders tonight, Tuesday Mar 9, as the Flyers continue to climb the Eastern Conference standings. This is the fifth of six meetings between the Atlantic Division rivals. The Flyers have won all four meetings. NHL oddsmakers at SBGGLOBAL.com have the Flyers as -250 moneyline favs over the Islanders (+210) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your NY Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Prediction in early at SBGGLOBAL.com
The Islanders (36-31-3-5) have lost seven of their last ten games and five straight on the road. They are 9-18-2-4 on the road where they average 2.33 GAG and allow 3.42 GAG. They recently lost to Boston 2-3 at home. They got goals from Joshua Bailey and Matt Moulson. Goalie Dwayne Roloson stopped 31 of 34 shots and is 2-8 in his last ten with a 4.00 GAA. Overall he’s 20-14-6 with a 2.93 GAA and a .907 SVPCT. After scoring 15 times in his first 31 games, John Tavares has just 2 goals in his last 34 . "I know what John has been going through with the rigors of the NHL season and I have no doubt he's going to be an even better player because of it," Bailey said. With 14 goals, Bailey already has doubled last season's total, and he has 29pts with 17 games left in the season, outpacing his 24pts from last season. Islanders left wing Matt Moulson has a point in five straight games. The Islanders haven't won in Philadelphia since April 7, 2007, a span of nine games.
The Flyers (34-26-2-2) have won six of ten and four of their last five at home. They are 19-11-0-2 at home where they average 3.13 GAG and allow 2.50 GAG. They recently beat Toronto 3-1 at home. They got goals from Jeff Carter, Simon Gagne and Daniel Briere. Goalie Michael Leighton stopped 27 of 28 shots and is 6-4 in his last ten with a 2.30 GAA. Overall he’s 15-7-2 with a 2.73 GAA and a .908 SVPCT. Philadelphia remains the most penalized team in the NHL, and Daniel Carcillo remains among the League's penalty minute leaders. But he’s been playing smarter and benefitting by getting more ice time. He drew a four-minute penalty on Colton Orr for not fighting back when Orr repeatedly shoved and cross-checked him in the first period. He went on to bag an assist. Gagne must have gotten some good rest during the Olympics, because he looks like a rejuvenated player. In the first four games after the break, Gagne had 4 goals and an assist . Flyers defenseman Oskars Bartulis could be ready to come off injured reserve due to the groin injury he suffered in the Olympics, but with six healthy blueliners, he might not get right back in the lineup.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Favorite is 24-4 in the last 28 meetings.
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Islanders are 18-40-5 in the last 63 meetings.
- Islanders are 0-9 in the last 9 meetings in Philadelphia.
- Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home favorite.
- Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
- Flyers are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Atlantic.
NY Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers NHL Prediction
When: Tuesday Mar 09 2009 7:30 PM ET
Line: SBGGLOBAL.com
Pick: Flyers -210
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