Colorado Avalanche vs Philadelphia Flyers | Week 9 Game Preview
When: Monday, December 6, 2021 at 7:08 pm E.T.
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA.
How: ESPN +.
Spread: Avalanche -150.
Total: 6.5.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
The 12-7-2 Colorado Avalanche head east to take on the 8-10-4 Philadelphia Flyers.
Avalanche Spotlight
Colorado is coming off a disappointing 6-5 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators, and has lost two of their last three. On offense, the Avalanche lead the league in scoring averaging 4.0 goals per game. Colorado is also 1st in shot percentage and opponent save percentage. Defensively, the Avalanche struggle, allowing 3.4 goals per game on average, ranking them 27th in the league.
Flyers Spotlight
The Flyers were beat down by the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-1 last time out, and have lost eight in a row. Offensively, the Flyers average 2.3 goals per game ranking 28th and are near the bottom of the league in all major offensive categories with the exception of shots on goal where they rank 17th overall. On defense, the Flyers are allowing 3.2 goals per game ranking 24th, and rank near the bottom of the league in every major defensive category.
Final Say
Colorado will be playing a tired Philadelphia team on the second game of a back-to-back. The Avalanche lead the league in scoring, while the Flyers are having trouble keeping the puck out of the net. Avalanche roll 6-3.
Pick: Colorado Avalanche ML (-150)
Pick: Over 6.5 Total Goals
