Blackhawks Could Pay Out Big In NHL Betting vs Flyers

It doesn’t matter what sport you are talking about, it isn’t easy to go into the new NHL betting season as a defending champion. Few teams are able to keep every player that was involved the previous year, plus you have every opponent raising their game to try and knock you off. That is what the Chicago Blackhawks are up against this season, and they will continue the defense of their crown with a trip to Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Blackhawks vs Flyers: NHL Betting Preview

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Time: 8:00PM Venue: Wells Fargo Center Opening Line: Philadelphia +128

“It’s not fun for us goalies in practice, but we’re happy he’s on our team.” https://t.co/iJqrkYwUho

— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 13, 2015

One of the marks of a champion is the ability to bounce back after a setback. The Blackhawks had a disappointing season opener, going down 3-2 to the New York Rangers after hoisting their Stanley Cup banner. They have responded very well to that loss, though, taking back to back games against the New York Islanders. One of the biggest questions marks with the Blackhawks coming into this season was how Patrick Kane would be able to handle the pressure of the ongoing sexual assault investigation against him. If he is in any way concerned, he is not showing it on the ice, as he has racked up 3G and 3A through his first 3 games. The Hawks have also been very good on the penalty kill, and have yet to yield a single shorthanded goal through 4 attempts against them. Chicago are already showing signs that they are going to be a tough nut to crack again this season. The Philadelphia Flyers have proven that there is some proof to the statement that there is no place like home. They started their season with a pair of games on the road. They picked up an OTL point in Tampa, and where then rocked 7-1 by the Florida Panthers. There was a complete about face as soon as they got home, though, as they were able to knock off that very same Florida team 1-0 on Monday. As nice as it was to get that win, the Flyers still have to be concerned about their lack of discipline through the opening 3 games. They have given up 16 penalties, and have given up 4 power play goals during that stretch. If they give the Blackhawks that many chances with the extra man, they will get buried.

Key Betting Trends

Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games at home Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 6 games

So, What Should You Bet On?

Winning on the road is never easy in the NHL, but Chicago should be able to skate out of Philly with the win. I am concerned about all those penalties that the Flyers are taking, and feel it could be their downfall here.