In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 17th, at the Wells Fargo Arena. 

Flyers Have Won Three Straight

The Flyers have played well heading into this game, and they have won three straight games. In the last game, they faced off against the Buffalo Sabres, and they were able to secure the 5-2 victory. Travis Konecny scored two goals and added one assist. Ivan Fedotov was in goal, and he saved 23 of the 25 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Ottawa Senators it took overtime but they were able to secure the 5-4 victory. The Flyers overall this season is averaging 2.71 goals while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. The defense has usually been the problem when they have struggled. 

Why the Flyers Will Beat the Avalanche

• The Flyers have won five of their last six games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Flyers’ last five games.
• The Flyers have won the first period in each of their last three night games at Wells Fargo Center.

Avs Look to Bounce Back

The Avalanche in the last game faced off against the Washington Capitals and they really struggled. The Avs scored two goals, but the defense gave up five goals and that led to the defeat. Justus Aunnen was in goal and to start and he gave up three goals in six shots. Parker Kelly did have a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. The Avalanche overall are averaging 3.39 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.78 goals per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the defense is ranked 30th. Nathan MacKinnon has scored seven goals and added 26 assists so far this season. 

Philadelphia Flyers vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction

The Flyers overall this season have struggled, but they are playing better heading into this game and they can continue that success here. The Avalanche goaltending in the last game gave up five gaols and they are going to really struggle again in this game. Look for the Flyers to have no issue running up the score and they are going to get it done here. Back the Flyers on the money line to cash here.