Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers January 14th 2025

Betting on 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.

Philadelphia vs. Columbus Key Information

• Teams: Flyers at Blue Jackets
• Where: Nationwide Arena Columbus
• Date: Tuesday, January 14th
• Betting Odds CBJ -115 | PHI -104 O/U 6.5

The Flyers Can Win If…

Philadelphia fell below .500 with a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

After this defeat, the Flyers’ record stands at 19-20-5. Philadelphia’s defense held the Bruins scoreless until 6:32 in the first period, but they couldn’t find the net themselves, and Boston sealed the game with an empty-net goal in the third period.

Philadelphia’s offense was shut out by Boston, managing just 20 shots on goal. The Flyers recorded 15 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any period.

They finished with no goals, including on the power play, and no assists. After the game, Philadelphia’s record stands at 19-20-5.

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. The final goal they allowed was an empty-netter at 16:21 in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage before leaving the game, while the defense finished with 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

• Over their last three games, the Flyers have gone 2-1 straight up. In these games, they have a 2-1 record vs the puck line and an over-under mark of 1-1-1.
• The Flyers have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. This includes going 7-3 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 4-5-1.

The Blue Jackets Can Win If…

Columbus fell to 20-17-6 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.

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

Columbus managed 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. 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 period.

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 added his 5th assist on Labanc’s second-period goal.

Columbus’ defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period, including two in the first 1:42. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets had 10 takeaways and 17 hits but gave up another goal at 4:51 in the 2nd period and one more at 18:34 in the 3rd.

• Columbus will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 3-0 over their past three games. Against the spread, the team is 3-0 in these same games while going 2-1 on the over/under.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Columbus has a record of 7-3. In these contests, the team went just 7-3 against the spread, while going 8-2 on the over-under.

The Lean

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Blue Jackets to defeat the Flyers while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -115, I’m placing a wager on the Blue Jackets to win outright.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Blue Jackets to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Blue Jackets to win this one by multiple goals over the Flyers.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.

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Red-Hot Blue Jackets Face Resilient Flyers in Key Matchup

The Columbus Blue Jackets are riding high on a four-game winning streak, and they’re looking to keep it going Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. Both teams are battling for playoff spots in a tight Eastern Conference race, so this game is shaping up to be a good one.

Blue Jackets: Hitting Their Stride

Columbus has found their groove, climbing into the final wild-card spot with strong defensive play and clutch performances. Their latest win, a 2-1 defensive clinic against the St. Louis Blues, was all about teamwork—blocking 23 shots and shutting the Blues out until the final seconds.

Who’s Stepping Up:

• Adam Fantilli: The rookie is on fire, with six points in his last five games.
• Kirill Marchenko and Dmitri Voronkov: Both are on four-game point streaks, proving the young guns can handle the pressure.
• Zach Werenski: The team’s top scorer with 48 points, Werenski is making a case as one of the best offensive defensemen in the league.

Injury Woes:
The Jackets are missing some big names like Boone Jenner and Sean Monahan, but the team is rallying around their depth players. Zach Aston-Reese is questionable for this game after taking a hit in the last one.

Special Teams Firepower:
Columbus’ power play has been lights out lately, converting 16 of their last 45 opportunities.

Flyers: Never Say Die

Philadelphia has made a habit of comebacks this season. They’ve won six games when trailing after two periods, including Monday’s 4-3 thriller over the Florida Panthers.

Who’s Stepping Up:

• Noah Cates: The guy’s been clutch, scoring twice against Florida, including a beauty of a game-winner. He’s racked up 14 points in his last 16 games.

Power Play Heating Up:
After a cold streak, the Flyers’ power play is finally clicking, going 4-for-9 in their last two games.

Back-to-Back Blues:
Playing the second half of back-to-back games has been a struggle for Philly—they’re 1-6-0 in those situations this season. With Samuel Ersson starting Monday, one of their backups (Ivan Fedotov or Aleksei Kolosov) will likely take the net against Columbus.

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What to Watch

1. Power Play Showdown:
   • Columbus’ red-hot unit meets a Flyers power play that’s finding its rhythm.
2. Goaltending Duel:
   • Elvis Merzlikins, who’s been solid recently, will need to hold the line against a Flyers team that loves a dramatic comeback.
3. Young Stars Shine:
   • The Blue Jackets’ rookies have been key to their success. Can they keep it up against a gritty Flyers squad?

Why It Matters

For Columbus, this is a chance to extend their streak and strengthen their playoff position. For Philadelphia, it’s about proving they can win tough games and keep climbing the standings.

Prediction

The Blue Jackets have the momentum, a strong power play, and home-ice advantage. The Flyers’ resilience and newfound power play spark will make things interesting, but Columbus is poised to take this one and push their streak to five games.