While Pacquiao Clottey betting and college basketball odds will be hot this week, another powerful pair will meet on Saturday afternoon on the ice in Philadelphia, where the Flyers will host Chicago. Both teams have won seven of their last 10 games, and as we head towards the stretch run, both will be looking to keep up their momentum.
Blackhawks vs Flyers odds – Saturday, March 13, 1:00 PM ET
The Blackhawks ended a four-game homestand with a 3-2 overtime win over Los Angeles at home on Wednesday, powered by a pair of goals from Patrick Sharp. Kris Versteeg notched his 15th goal of the year for the Blackhawks, who got 28 saves from Antti Niemi as they held a 43-30 edge in shots over the Kings. The Blackhawks sat just two points behind San Jose for the top spot in the Western Conference before Friday’s games, and they would also like to keep their eight-point cushion on third-place Vancouver.
The Flyers were thumped 5-1 by Boston at home on Thursday, although the Bruins were certainly fired up over the loss of Marc Savard, who was knocked out by Pittsburgh’s Matt Cooke last Sunday. Jeff Carter’s 32nd goal of the season was a power-play marker, but that was the only shot that the Flyers could get past Tuukka Rask. The Flyers were outshot 37-32, and at home, these are the types of games you cannot have, especially against a team trying to catch you in the standings. Heading into Friday’s games, the Flyers were tied with Montreal on 74 points in the Eastern Conference in sixth place, but Boston is just two points behind.
The Flyers should be favored at home in this contest according to bookmaker odds (bookmaker reviews), and they’ve won eight of their last 10 against the Blackhawks, but the two haven’t faced each other since Boxing Day 2006, when the Blackhawks routed the Flyers 5-1 at home. The Blackhawks are great on the road, but the Flyers will be eager to get back on the ice after their poor effort against Boston on Thursday, and that should fire them up. There are still questions about goaltending on both teams, and whichever goalie plays better will lead their team to victory. The Flyers seem to be settled on Michael Leighton, and it’ll be interesting to see how he bounces back from his worst game with Philadelphia. The Blackhawks will be beginning a tough stretch of four road games in five outings, and they may be looking ahead to Sunday afternoon’s nationally-televised showdown with Washington, another favorite according to Stanley Cup odds. Take the Philadelphia Flyers at home before you make your boxing picks Saturday night, followed by some college basketball betting picks on Sunday.
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