Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/24

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Philadelphia Flyers in an NHL regular season game. The game is set to take place at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Columbus enters the game with a record of 37-22-11. They hold the 7th spot in the conference and are 3rd in the division. The Flyers have a record of 34-23-12 and are ranked 11th in the conference and 5th in the division.

Blue Jackets vs Flyers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers
  • Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -136, Philadelphia Flyers MoneyLine +116

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a roller coaster in their recent games. They secured wins against the Seattle Kraken, New York Rangers, and Carolina Hurricanes. However, they faced a narrow loss to the New York Islanders, unable to score despite 26 shots on goal.

Top skaters for the Blue Jackets include Zach Werenski, Kirill Marchenko, and Charlie Coyle. Werenski has 75 points, while Marchenko has 58 points with 25 goals. Coyle contributes with 55 points and shows strong performance in both assists and hits.

Elvis Merzlikins has been a key player in the net for the Blue Jackets. He played in 28 games, with 14 wins and 668 saves. Despite not having shutouts, his performance has been steady, allowing the team to compete effectively in most games.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers have shown solid performance in recent games. They have won four out of their last five games. This includes a recent 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, where they outshot the Sharks with 28 shots on goal.

Owen Tippett has been a key player for the Flyers. He scored in three of the last five games, contributing to their offensive efforts. Christian Dvorak also had a good performance against the Sharks, scoring one goal and assisting another.

Goalie Dan Vladar has been reliable in the net for the Flyers. He made 24 saves against the Sharks and had a strong showing with 34 saves against the Ducks. His performance has been crucial in their recent string of wins.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are the favorites with a moneyline of -136. They have strong skater stats, ranking 12th in goals and 14th in assists. With these numbers, the Blue Jackets are likely to win against the Philadelphia Flyers, who are underdogs at +116. The projected score is Columbus 4, Philadelphia 2.

The total for this game is set at 6.0 with the under at -114. Both teams have solid defensive stats with the Flyers ranked 11th in goals against. Given these stats, the game is expected to stay under the total. The projected total score is 6, suggesting a close call, but the under is still a reasonable pick.