Penguins vs Flyers odds – Crosby and Co. flying high into playoffs
Of all the Stanley Cup odds, Penguins vs Flyers odds are some of the most exciting on the board. The field has been narrowed to 16 and the matchups determined and, at first glance, this series might offer more spice than any of them. The Penguins vs Flyers matchup features two teams that met in the Eastern Conference Final a season ago, with Pittsburgh prevailing 4-1.
Penguins vs Flyers odds: Pittsburgh rides momentum into the playoffs
- WHO: Penguins vs Flyers odds
- WHAT: Best of Seven series
- WHEN: Game 1 is Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh
- THE PICK: Penguins in six
NHL betting fans would like to believe this series has huge entertainment value, but a closer look indicates that it’s unlikely. The Flyers odds list them as an underdog of +145 while the Penguins odds list them as a -165 favorite. While the difference on the odds isn’t significant, the way the teams finished the regular season is.
The Flyers stumbled into the playoffs, which is why sports betting odds makers aren’t putting as much faith into them. They ended the season on a 3-4-1 stretch over their final eight games and didn’t exactly inspire confidence as they finished fifth in the Eastern Conference.
On the other hand, the Penguins, who were struggling mightily under Michel Therrien earlier in the season, got a kick in the butt when they fired the head coach and replaced him with Dan Bylsma.
The Penguins were tied for 10th in the East when Bylsma took over, and they were greatly concerned with reaching the postseason, let alone home-ice advantage. Pittsburgh finished the season 18-3-4, which aside from a 17-game unbeaten streak to end the 1993 regular season, was its best finish ever.
DON’S PICK: In terms of momentum, Penguins vs Flyers betting fans are watching both teams enter the postseason at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. Philadlephia fans can’t be too pleased; even though the Penguins vs Flyers line has Pittsburgh as a small favorite, the Pens might actually offer great value since they’re playing so well. Bet on the Penguins.
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Who better to offer great sports betting and hockey tips than a native Canadian? Like any good Canuck, Don Melrose eats, sleeps, breathes and bets hockey, making him the perfect NHL handicapper. Thoughts or questions? Email Comments@BetOnline.com.
