Columbus Blue Jackets (20-17-6) vs Philadelphia Flyers (19-20-5)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Nationwide Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets -120 / Philadelphia Flyers +100 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th 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 19-20-5 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Philadelphia trailed 2-0 after the first period and 3-2 in the third, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Flyers outshot Florida by a total of 29-23, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Philadelphia got goals from Cates (2), Frost, and Hathaway, while Ersson stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Flyers defeated the Ducks by a score of 6-0 but did lose to Dallas by a score of 4-1 before that. Philadelphia has lost four of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 43 points. Philadelphia has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 15.8% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Travis Konecny has led Philadelphia with 20 goals, 30 assists, and 108 shots on goal, while Matvei Michkov has added 13 goals, 18 assists, and 91 shots on goal this year. Aleksei Kolosov is 4-8-1 with a 3.45 goals against average and an .870 save percentage this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 20-17-6 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Columbus led 2-0 after the second period, but they lost the shutout with just 12 seconds left in the game. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 32-30, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli and Sillinger, while Greaves stopped 31 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blue Jackets defeated the Kraken by a score of 6-2 and the Penguins by a score of 4-3. Columbus has won four games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 46 points. Columbus has scored 3.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 73.4% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 13 goals, 35 assists, and 166 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 18 goals, 29 assists, and 125 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 15-10-3 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Flyers
- The Flyers have lost eight of their last nine night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last four games.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last four games.
- The Flyers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have won the first period in five of their last six games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last six home games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flyers’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flyers’ last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Blue Jackets’ last 18 games as home favorites.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Marchenko has scored at least one goal in five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games at Nationwide Arena.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as favorites.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets last 16 games at Nationwide Arena against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Philadelphia Flyers Player Prop Facts
- Travis Konecny has scored at least one goal in four of the Flyers’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flyers’ last five games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Travis Konecny has recorded at least one point in each of the Flyers’ last eight games as road underdogs against the Blue Jackets.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
Columbus comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, as they have won four in a row and seven of their last nine. The Blue Jackets are 14-5-3 at home this year, while the Flyers are 9-9-4 on the road. Philadelphia has really struggled over the last two weeks and they will be on a back-to-back here. Neither team has very good defensive numbers on the season, but I can’t go against this Columbus team on home ice. Take the Blue Jackets to stay hot and pick up another win.