The Columbus Blue Jackets have risen from the ashes and aim to win their sixth game in a row tonight vs the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets have gone 7-2 SU in their last nine games and look to continue the Flyers’ misery as Philly has gone 1-6 SU in its last seven. Although these two teams seem to be going in opposite directions, the Flyers opened as a -120 favorite to hold serve at home.
- The Blue Jackets are 0-7 SU in their last seven games on the road after winning their most recent road game.
- Columbus is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road.
- Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last five games as a favorite.
This game has some playoff implications as Columbus can pass Philadelphia in the division and swap places in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. The Blue Jackets have regained their scoring touch this month, ranking sixth in goals per game in March (3.57) while holding teams to 2 goals per game during this recent win streak. Bettors should consider riding the Blue Jackets while they’re hot as they’ve historically done well vs the Flyers, winning 14 of the last 19 games in this matchup.
The Flyers have been a mixed bag this season with win streaks of six and eight games while also having losing streaks of 10 and six games. It can be frustrating to place a wager on this talented squad because it can be hard to pinpoint what Flyers team will take the ice each night. The positive trend to pay attention to if you plan on investing in Philadelphia is they’ve won the last two games in this matchup, beating the Blue Jackets 2-1 each time in February.
The total opened at 5.5 and trends are pointing toward an UNDER. Philadelphia’s offense has been atrocious this month, ranking 27th in the league in March, with the UNDER hitting in four of its last five games and in four of its last six games on the road. It’s also worth mentioning that the UNDER has hit in three straight games in this matchup with an average combined score of 3 goals.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL hockey oddsmakers at Sportsbook had the Philadelphia Flyers as -122 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those OVER/UNDER betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.9-1.8 win for the Blue Jackets on Thursday. 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 are 35-24-11 so far on the season. The Columbus Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are 37-28-5. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Philadelphia go 34-34-2 and Columbus go 32-38 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Columbus injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, it's the No. 15-ranked Flyers and the No. 11-rated Blue Jackets in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Philadelphia Flyers' No. 15-ranked offense (2.93 goals per game) against a Columbus Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.79 goals per game allowed. The Flyers power play has clicked at a 20.09% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 77.53% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 5-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Canadiens at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -230 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Golden Knights at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Golden Knights at +100 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
- Columbus is 8-15 ATS in its last 23 games
- Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 8 games
- Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
- Philadelphia is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to Ottawa, Saturday, March 17
Philadelphia at Carolina, Saturday, March 17
