Columbus Blue Jackets (12-12-3) vs Philadelphia Flyers (12-12-4)
Game Info: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Nationwide Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets -122 / Philadelphia Flyers -102 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 10th 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 12-12-4 this year after they lost to Utah by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Philadelphia tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Flyers were outshot by a total of 25-24, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Farabee and Tippett, while Ersson stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Flyers lost to Boston by a score of 4-3 and Florida by a score of 7-5. Philadelphia has scored 2.86 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 16.9% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 13 goals, 19 assists, and 78 shots on goal, while Samuel Ersson is 5-3-2 with a 2.83 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 12-12-3 this season after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Columbus trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Blue Jackets outshot Winnipeg by a total of 28-25, won 32.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Johnson (2), Kuraly, and Voronkov, while Merzlikins stopped 24 out of 25 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets lost three games in a row against Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton. Columbus has scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 71.6% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski led Columbus with eight goals, 20 assists, and 94 shots on goal, while Elvis Merzlikins is 9-7-2 with a 2.95 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year.
Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost each of their last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won six of their last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last five home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in six of their last seven home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 11 games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Flyers’ last five games against the Blue Jackets following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 21 of the Blue Jackets’ last 22 night games at Nationwide Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Flyers’ last 14 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games at Nationwide Arena.
- Boone Jenner has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Flyers.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has scored at least one goal in six of the Flyers’ last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flyers’ last seven games as road underdogs.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of the Flyers’ last seven road games.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
Philadelphia comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and they have allowed 15 goals in those three losses. The Flyers are 6-4-3 on the road, while the Blue Jackets are 8-3-1 at home. Columbus has lost three of their last four games, but they did just get an impressive win in Winnipeg. Neither team is playing very good defense this season, but Columbus is scoring 3.41 goals per game. Take the Blue Jackets at home.