- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flyers
- Flyers vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: TNT | tru | HBOM
The Philadelphia Flyers (24-18) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20) on Jan. 28 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:30 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+180).
The Flyers vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Flyers | +1.5 -220 | 6.5 +100 | +110 |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +180 | 6.5 -120 | -135 |
Flyers vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 68.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Flyers vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 68.7% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Flyers Best Bets & Trends
- The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 away games (+11.75 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+7.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.45 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+7.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 away games (+6.40 Units / 24% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+10.90 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.45 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in their last 5 games (+5.30 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 35% ROI)
Flyers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flyers are 31-20 against the spread this NHL season (+7.3 Units / 8.96% ROI).
- Flyers are 24-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units /0.18% ROI
- Flyers are 28-21 when betting the Over for +4.55 Units / 8.07% ROI
- Flyers are 21-28 when betting the Under for -10.35 Units /-18.43% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 27-24 against the spread this NHL season (-5.15 Units /-5.88% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 24-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -3.67% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 24-25 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -6.49% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 25-24 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -2.31% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Flyers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +180 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +185 |
| Travis Konecny (Phi) | +225 |
| Trevor Zegras (PHI) | +240 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +250 |
| Owen Tippett (Phi) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Flyers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Jamie Drysdale (PHI) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -225 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Flyers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -120 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Matvei Michkov (PHI) | 2.5 +145 | 2.5 -200 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -120 |
Flyers: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Flyers are 95-116 (.450) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flyers are 57-72 (.442) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flyers were 33-46 (.418) last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flyers are 10-1 (.909) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period this season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .840
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Flyers
The Blue Jackets are 90-123 (.423) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 4-11 (.267) when tied after the first period this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets were 4-20 (.167) when trailing after the first period last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .285
The Blue Jackets are 47-33 (.588) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .670
Flyers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flyers have 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Flyers have secondary assisted on 14 goals while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Flyers scored on 6% of cycle chances on the power play last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Flyers have scored on 7% of cycle chances on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets averaged 2.3 high danger chances per game on the power play last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.1
The Blue Jackets have scored on 13% of rush chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Flyers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Flyers have a .885 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900
The Flyers had a .794 slot save percentage last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Flyers have a .805 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
The Flyers allowed 7 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed 11 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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