In this NHL regular season preview between Flyers and Blue Jackets, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Flyers face the Blue Jackets in Columbus at 12-12-4.
- The Flyers are are averaging 2.9 goals per contest so far.
- The Flyers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
- The Blue Jackets look to improve on their 12-12-3 record.
- Columbus is 23rd in power play goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
Flyers vs Blue Jackets Preview
Planning on watching today's Flyers and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6.5 goals and the Blue Jackets are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Flyers.
Flyers vs. Blue Jackets Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus Blue Jackets
- Where: Columbus at Nationwide Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds CBJ -1.5, PHI -107 | CBJ -113 O/U 6.5
Flyers Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
After a 3-0 loss to the Bruins, the Flyers now sit at 12-12-4. Philadelphia entered the game as 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, including an empty-netter in the third. Offensively, they couldn’t find the net and managed just 20 shots on goal.
Philadelphia's offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Boston, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. The Flyers struggled with giveaways, recording 15 in the game.
Philadelphia was unable to score in any period, including on their power play opportunities. The Flyers' record now stands at 12-12-4 following the loss.
Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period, followed by another at 11:23 in the second. The Bruins added an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third, making it 3-0. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, and the Flyers' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 30 hits.
Blue Jackets Preview: Will the Blue Jackets Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
Columbus fell to 12-12-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.
Defensively, Columbus struggled right from the start, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game and allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson scored for the Blue Jackets at 19:11 in the second period, making it 5-1.
Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. 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 didn’t convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s second-period goal.
Columbus had a tough night defensively, giving up 7 goals on 22 shots from the Capitals, with Daniil Tarasov posting a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 17 hits and 10 takeaways, but they allowed the first five goals of the game, including one just 56 seconds into the first period.
Flyers vs Blue Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Flyers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games at home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 4 goals per game in this stretch.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Flyers have gone 1-9 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Bet on the Flyers vs Blue Jackets Game
Use the visual below to click on the odds you want to bet. This will take you to the sportsbook of your choice allowing you to sign up and make your bet
Flyers vs Blue Jackets Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: UNDER 6.5 Goals
- Bet this NHL Game at BetMGM| DraftKings | Fanduel | BetRivers
