Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

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The Philadelphia Flyers will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM at Nationwide Arena. Fans can catch the action on TNT.

The Flyers come into this game with a record of 24-18-9. They are ranked 10th in the conference and 4th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The Blue Jackets have a record of 24-20-7. They sit 14th in the conference and 7th in the division.

Flyers vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Flyers +108, Blue Jackets -128

Philadelphia Flyers Team Preview

The Philadelphia Flyers are coming off a recent loss against the New York Islanders. They couldn’t find the back of the net and ended with a 4-0 score. Samuel Ersson faced 23 shots and stopped 19 of them.

In their win against the Colorado Avalanche, the Flyers scored 7 goals. Owen Tippett was a standout with 3 goals and an assist. Samuel Ersson made 32 saves on 35 shots, helping secure the victory.

Trevor Zegras leads the team with 46 points this season. He has 19 goals and 27 assists. Travis Konecny is right behind him with 45 points, contributing 17 goals and 28 assists.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown strong performance in their recent games. In a high-scoring game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they won 8-5, with Mason Marchment leading the way with three goals and an assist. Charlie Coyle and Adam Fantilli also made significant contributions with three points each.

In their game against the Dallas Stars, the Blue Jackets secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Zach Werenski scored the only goal, and the team recorded 35 hits and 17 blocks. The defense was key in keeping the Stars from scoring.

Overall, the Blue Jackets have managed to win four out of their last five games. They have been effective offensively, with 153 goals this season, ranking 15th. Their goaltending, led by Elvis Merzlikins, has also been solid with notable performances, especially in their recent victories.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Blue Jackets’ MoneyLine is set at -128, while the Flyers are at +108. With the Blue Jackets having a slight edge in skater and goaltending stats, the pick is for Columbus to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the odds on the Over at -103 and the Under at -118. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with combined skater goals ranked in the mid-teens. The recommendation is to go with the Over 6.5, as the projected total is 7 goals.