Nationwide Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as -210 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 2.9-2.4 result in favor of 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 Philadelphia Flyers will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 34-31-8 this season, while the Blue Jackets are 47-19-7. Philadelphia is 32-32-9 on the totals; Columbus is 30-38-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Philadelphia injuries news.
The Flyers - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Blue Jackets if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Philadelphia is at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Columbus's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.16 goals per game, against a Flyers defense that ranks No. 25 at 2.97 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 21.13% while the Flyers defense kills off 79.64% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Philadelphia was a 3-1 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Wild. They won as +178 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Columbus lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Capitals on March 23. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -179 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 26th
Columbus home to Buffalo, Tuesday, March 28th