Fans betting on NHL look for value at Nationwide Arena on Saturday as the host Columbus Blue Jackets battle the Philadelphia Flyers in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Philadelphia Flyers opened as -105 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.5-1.9 victory for the Flyers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sport a record of 12-19-3. The Philadelphia Flyers are 14-12-6. Betting totals have seen the Blue Jackets post a 14-17-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Flyers have gone 10-14-8 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Philadelphia injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 26-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 25-rated Philadelphia Flyers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 23-ranked offense (2.44 goals per game) against a Philadelphia Flyers defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.69 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.45% rate while the Flyers have a 78.35% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flyers were a 2-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Canucks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at -130 on the moneyline, while the total score (2) was good news for OVER bettors.
Columbus won its last outing, a 7-5 result against the Coyotes on December 17. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at +109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Columbus
- Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home
- Columbus is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia home to St. Louis, Monday, December 21st
Columbus at Pittsburgh, Monday, December 21st
