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Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Nationwide Arena — Columbus, OH

Article updated Jan 14, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Two competitive squads are set to face off in Ohio as they vie for a crucial victory in the playoff race. The Philadelphia Flyers, playing their second game of a

Game outlook

Two competitive squads are set to face off in Ohio as they vie for a crucial victory in the playoff race. The Philadelphia Flyers, playing their second game of a back-to-back, will be looking to build on their recent 6-0 win against Anaheim. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a 2-1 victory over St. Louis and will be aiming to continue their success. The Flyers currently hold a 6-3-1 edge in their last 10 meetings with the Blue Jackets and have won the first two matchups this season. Columbus is favored to win with opening odds of -112 remaining steady. Please note that this summary was written before the conclusion of the Flyers' game against the Panthers on Monday night.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Flyers -102 | Blue Jackets -112

Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-260) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+215)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Columbus will win straight-up is 53%.

Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers played a strong game against the Anaheim Ducks, securing a 5-0 win with standout performances from players like Morgan Frost and Travis Konecny. Their offense is ranked 18th in the league, scoring an average of three goals per game, while their defense is struggling at 31st, allowing an average of 3.47 goals per contest. With a power ranking of 23, the Flyers are currently 18-20-5 this season and are looking to improve their standing in the league. If you're interested in making some NHL picks, be sure to check out our free recommendations.

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Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their win streak to four games with a victory over the Blues on Saturday night, improving their record to 20-17-6 and moving them to fourth in the Metropolitan Division. They are currently nine points behind the Hurricanes for the final playoff spot in the division. Columbus ranks 5th in goals per game with an average of 3.40 and 31st in goals against, conceding an average of 3.58 goals per game. The Blue Jackets are 9th in power play success at 24.1% but tied for 26th in penalty killing at 73.4%. In their recent victory over St. Louis, Columbus scored goals in the first and second periods to take a 2-0 lead and held on for the win despite being outshot in the third period. Jet Graves made 31 saves in the win. The Blue Jackets are projected to start Elvis Merzlikins in goal. They currently have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked #4 for offense and #30 for defense. In their last three meetings, Philadelphia has gone 1-1-1 against Columbus.

Columbus Blue Jackets Poised for Victory as Philadelphia Flyers Battle Fatigue

The Philadelphia Flyers are facing challenges with back-to-back games and their third game in four nights. Traveling after playing in Florida will add to their fatigue, particularly with a late night arrival for the team. In contrast, the Columbus Blue Jackets come into this matchup with four consecutive victories and remain competitive in the playoff race despite recent franchise upheavals stemming from the loss of Johnny Gaudreau. With a rest advantage, home ice advantage, and momentum on their side, the Blue Jackets are poised to capitalize on the Flyers' exhaustion and secure a victory in this game.

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SportsJaw Flyers vs Blue Jackets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Flyers vs Blue Jackets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Philadelphia Flyers-102 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets-112 → +103Moved
  • Spread · Philadelphia Flyers+1.5 (-260) → -1.5 (+186)Moved
  • Spread · Columbus Blue Jackets-1.5 (+215) → +1.5 (-225)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Philadelphia Flyers
3-7 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Columbus Blue Jackets
5-5 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-14T11:15:51.799Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-21Columbus Blue Jackets 4 · Philadelphia Flyers 5
  • 2024-12-10Philadelphia Flyers 5 · Columbus Blue Jackets 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Philadelphia Flyers 3-2

Columbus Blue Jackets defeated Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on January 14, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Columbus Blue Jackets' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Philadelphia Flyers -1.5 (+186) spread, Columbus Blue Jackets covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Barry713Moneyline · Philadelphia Flyers -102Loss
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Columbus Blue Jackets -115Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss