Flyers vs Blue Jackets Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flyers vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 28th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Philadelphia Flyers Betting Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 24-18-9 this season after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Philadelphia allowed one goal in the first period, two in the second, and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Flyers were out shot by a total of 23-21, won 42.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia was led by York, Tippett, and Michkov, who all had four shots on goal, while Ersson stopped 19 out of 23 shots, which was an .826 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Philadelphia defeated the Avalanche by a score of 7-3, but lost to the Mammoth by a score of 5-4 before that. The Flyers have split their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 57 points. Philadelphia has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 78.0% on the penalty kill this season. Trevor Zegras has led Philadelphia with 19 goals and 27 assists, while Travis Konecny has added 17 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Philadelphia is Samuel Ersson, who is 8-9-5 with a 3.39 goals against average and an .860 save percentage this season. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 24-20-7 this season after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 8-5 in their last game. Columbus blew a 4-2 lead in the second period, but they scored four of the last five goals to pull away with the win. The Blue Jackets out shot TB by a total of 31-30, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Coyle, Fantilli, Marchment (3), Monahan, Sillinger, and Voronkov, while Greaves stopped 25 out of 30 shots, which was an .833 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Columbus defeated the Stars by a score of 1-0, but lost to the Senators by a score of 4-1 before that. The Blue Jackets have won six of their last seven games and they are currently seventh in the Metro standings with 55 points. Columbus has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 75.4% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 19 goals and 36 assists, while Kirill Marchenko has added 18 goals and 25 assists. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 16-12-6 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season. 

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Flyers have lost each of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have won six of their last seven games.
• The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Blue Jackets has covered the puck line in nine of its last 10 road matches when playing with a rest advantage against Flyers.
• The Blue Jackets have won the first period in seven of their last eight games at Nationwide Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flyers’ last five games against the Blue Jackets following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the Blue Jackets’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Three of the last four night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last four road games against the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 25 of his last 28 appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites.

Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts

• Trevor Zegras has scored a goal in four of the Flyers’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Travis Sanheim has recorded at least one assist in three of the Flyers’ last four games as road underdogs against the Blue Jackets.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (14).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.33).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank 4th in the league for shots against per game this season (25.6).
• The Philadelphia Flyers rank T29th in the league for power play goals this season (23).

Flyers vs Blue Jackets Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup after winning six of their last seven games and they should be fully rested after their last game was postponed due to weather. The Blue Jackets are 13-8-4 at home this year, while the Flyers are 12-9-4 on the road. Philadelphia has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. The Blue Jackets are playing the much better hockey and they are at home, so I like them to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jackets ML