Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/15/25

The Blue Jackets and Flyers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Flyers will host the game at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. In this division matchup, the Blue Jackets are favored by -1.5 against the Flyers. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Philadelphia Flyers +1.5

This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, April 15th.

WHY BET THE PHILADELPHIA FLYERS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Flyers to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
• We like the Flyers on the moneyline (+119)
• The Flyers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Does Columbus Have A Chance at Wells Fargo Center?

Columbus fell to 38-33-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled right from the start, giving up five goals in the first period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover.

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 had 13 giveaways and didn’t convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has 5 assists after setting up Labanc’s second-period score.

Columbus’ defense struggled early, conceding five goals in the first period. They gave up another at 15:09 in the second and one more at 1:26 in the third. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

Will the Flyers Win at Home?

Philadelphia’s 3-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 33-38-10. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

Defensively, the Flyers struggled, allowing goals in each period. The Bruins scored their first goal at 6:32 in the first period and added another in the second before sealing the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

Philadelphia’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Flyers had 15 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

Despite taking 20 shots, none of the Flyers found the back of the net. Philadelphia also went without a goal in the first, second, and third periods.

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 of the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. Boston added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third, resulting in a 3-0 loss. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Flyers’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.