Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

The Flyers and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 vs. the Flyers.

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets -1.5

This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.

WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:

• Our prediction for this game is that the Blue Jackets will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline
• The Blue Jackets should also cover at -1.5

Can the Flyers Pull the Upset on the Road?

Philadelphia’s record fell to 19-20-5 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, with the Bruins’ final goal coming at 16:21 in the third. Philadelphia’s offense struggled, managing just 20 shots on goal and giving the puck away 15 times.

Philadelphia’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Boston, recording 15 giveaways and failing to score on 20 shots on goal. The Flyers were shut out for the first time this season.

They couldn’t capitalize on any of their power play opportunities and were held scoreless across all three periods.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed the opening goal at 13:28 in the first period, followed by another at 11:23 in the second. A third goal, an empty-netter, came at 16:21 in the third. Philadelphia’s defense recorded 5 takeaways, 30 hits, and 19 blocks. Goalie Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, but the Flyers’ defense also had 15 giveaways.

Are the Blue Jackets Ready for a Home Win?

Columbus dropped to 20-17-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Columbus’ defense struggled from the start, allowing the first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They gave up five goals in the opening period, and their offense couldn’t respond until the second period.

Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.

Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist of the season, with Sean Monahan earning his 5th and Zach Aston-Reese his 2nd.

Columbus will look to improve defensively after giving up 7 goals to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets allowed the first five goals of the game, with the first coming just 56 seconds into the first period. They also gave up the final goal at 18:34 in the third period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov recorded 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.