The Philadelphia Flyers will try to be nasty hosts on Monday when the Columbus Blue Jackets pay a visit to Wells Fargo Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Philadelphia sat as 113 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.4 victory for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Flyers sport a record of 31-28-8 heading into this matchup, while the Columbus Blue Jackets sit at 43-18-6 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 29-29-9 for the Flyers and 28-35-4 for the Blue Jackets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Columbus injuries news.
This game puts the Philadelphia Flyers, most recently No. 19 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who rate a No. 21 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Philadelphia Flyers No. 21-ranked offense (2.58 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.34 goals per game allowed. The Flyers Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.52% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 82.68% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Sabres on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +122 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Bruins. They lost as +171 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to Florida, Thursday, March 16th
Philadelphia home to Pittsburgh, Wednesday, March 15th