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Saturday 12/14/24 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc
Saturday NHL Free play. My selection is on Minnesota-152 over Philadelphia at 2:05 pm ET on Saturday.
The Wild are eager to rebound after a lopsided 7-1 home defeat against the Oilers on Thursday. While that performance was a low point, Minnesota remains a respectable 7-4-1 on home ice this season and has generally performed well in bounce-back situations. Facing a Flyers team that may be primed for a letdown after consecutive wins over Columbus and Detroit, the Wild have a prime opportunity to get back on track in front of their home fans.
Philadelphia's defense has struggled on the road, allowing 3.6 goals per game this season. That should open the door for Minnesota's offense to find its footing after being stymied on Thursday. The Flyers' back-to-back wins came against relatively weaker competition, and they've had difficulty maintaining consistency on the road, where their defensive lapses often become more pronounced. Look for Minnesota to respond with a strong effort and secure the victory.
Take Minnesota. Projected score: Minnesota 4, Philadelphia 2.
This looks like a good spot to fade the Philadelphia Flyers following wins as favorites over Columbus and Detroit. The Flyers are 8-13-0 as underdogs, 3-6-0 as underdogs coming off a win while the Wild are a solid 14-5-0 as favorites and eager to bounce back from a humbling 7-1 home loss to Edmonton.
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