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Philadelphia Flyers Poised to Dominate Columbus Blue Jackets in Key Metropolitan Division Matchup

The Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off in a key Metropolitan Division matchup on Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena. Both teams are currently at .500 with the Flyers at 12-12-4 and the Blue Jackets at 12-12-3. Philadelphia is coming off a loss to Utah while Columbus secured a win over Winnipeg in their last game. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, adding intrigue to this matchup. Columbus is the betting favorite opening at -112 with the line remaining steady. It will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Flyers -103 | Blue Jackets -112
• Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-255) | 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 vs Columbus Stats

Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers are looking to bounce back after three consecutive losses following a three-game winning streak. They will be aiming to secure their fourth win in their last five road games on Tuesday night. Philadelphia averages 2.86 goals per game and recently scored two goals on 24 shots in their last game. Travis Konecny leads the team with 32 points, followed by Matvei Michkov with 25 points and Travis Sanheim with 17 points. Joel Farabee and Owen Tippett scored in the last game while Konecny provided an assist. Defensively, the Flyers have struggled, allowing an average of 3.43 goals per game. Samuel Ersson has a 5-3-2 record with a 2.83 GAA and .897 save percentage. With a power ranking of 29, Philadelphia is currently ranked 17th in offense, 27th in defense, and have a 12-12-4 record this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets ended their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Jets in their last game, scoring four goals on 28 shots. They will aim to maintain their momentum and secure a second consecutive win in their upcoming game on Tuesday night. Leading the team in points is Zach Werenski with 28, followed by Kirill Marchenko with 26 and Sean Monahan with 23. Kent Johnson scored two goals in their recent victory, with James van Riemsdyk contributing two assists. Despite their strong offensive performance, Columbus has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.56 goals per game. Goalkeeper Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 9-7-2 with a 2.95 GAA and .893 save percentage. Yegor Chinakhov is listed as questionable for the next game. The Blue Jackets rank 11th in power rankings, 8th in offense, and 30th in defense, with a current record of 12-12-3. In recent matchups, Philadelphia has gone 2-1-0 against Columbus. For more sports betting opportunities and promotions, be sure to check out the latest offerings.

Philadelphia Flyers Poised to Dominate Columbus Blue Jackets in upcoming matchup

The Philadelphia Flyers have been on a successful run in their recent road games, winning three of their last four matchups. In comparison, the Columbus Blue Jackets have won three of their previous four games played at home. Philadelphia appears to have the upper hand in this upcoming game due to their strong offensive performance, scoring a total of nine goals in their last three road games. However, their special teams have been less than stellar, converting just over 16 percent of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, the Blue Jackets have struggled defensively, allowing a total of 10 goals in their last three home games. Consequently, they may have difficulty containing the Flyers' offense. With Columbus also facing challenges in their offensive game and on special teams, it is reasonable to expect Philadelphia to dominate the game and cover the money line.

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