Islanders vs Flyers 8/24/20 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
NHL: 7:00 PM EST
Aug. 24, 2020
TV: NBCSN
Latest Odds : PHI -120 O/U 5
On Monday, the New York Islanders open their NHL Eastern Conference semifinals best-of-seven series against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Islanders defeated the Washington Capitals 4-1 in their quarterfinal series. Since the NHL restart following the covid10 pandemic, the Islanders have won seven of nine games.
The leading goal scorer for the Islanders during the postseason is Anthony Beauvillier with six. Left Winger Josh Bailey is the leader in assists with eight and the points leader with 10. Anders Lee leads the Islanders in penalty minutes with 11. In goal, Semyon Varlamov is 7-2 with a goals-against average of 1.67 and a save percentage of .934.
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Philadelphia reached the conference semifinals after defeating Montreal 4-2 in it's best-of-seven quarterfinals series. The Flyers have won seven of their nine games since returning from the long break. Philadelphia's defense has dominated, as the Flyers have two shutouts and have held opponents to just one goal or less in six games.
Jacob Voracek is leading Philadelphia in goals scored with four and points with eight during the postseason. Center Kevin Hayes is the leader in assists with six. Voracek is also leading the Flyers in penalty minutes with 20. In goal, Carter Hart is 6-2 with a goals-against average of 1.71 and save percentage of .943.
Recent Betting Trends:
New York is 5-1 in its last 6
The OVER has cashed in each of the Islanders last 4 when the underdog
Philadelphia is 7-0 in its last 7 versus a Metropolitan opponent
The UNDER has cashed in 10 of the Flyers last 12
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -120
Although the UNDER is a solid choice in this matchup on Monday, the play here is the Flyers. The Flyers have won each of their last seven against an opponent from the Metropolitan Division and have won 43 of their last 64 head-to-head against the Islanders. Philadelphia has one of the best defenses still playing in the NHL postseason and has won 16 of the last 21 versus an opponent with a winning record. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Flyers win 3-1