Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction, 4/15/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Location: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA

TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (-122) Flyers (+102)

The Philadelphia Flyers (33-37-9) are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets (37-33-9) at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Columbus at -122 and Philadelphia is coming in at +102. The over/under is set at 6.

The Columbus Blue Jackets came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-1 victory against the Capitals in their last outing. Columbus amassed 9 minutes in the box in this contest. Additionally, they had 3 attempts on the power play but weren't able to score. The Blue Jackets had a good offensive output in this win. In the matchup, they tallied a score on 4 of the 23 shots they attempted.

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When playing at even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed the opponent to score 216 goals while earning 223 of their own. Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have earned 211 power play tries (20th in hockey) and have racked up 50 goals in those chances. In terms of their goal scoring prowess, the Columbus Blue Jackets have notched 258 goals (10th in the league) on the campaign and have given up 266. Columbus has attempted 2,322 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.1%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 83 points and their points percentage is sitting at .525. The Blue Jackets thus far have had 2,386 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .889. Columbus comes into tonight with 180 power play opportunities and they have notched 35 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 19.44%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Elvis Merzlikins. Over the course of his time in hockey, Merzlikins has recorded 110 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .480. His save percentage currently is .902 during his 10,582 minutes in the crease. Merzlikins has seen 7,376 shots taken against him and he has 6,650 total saves. The opposition has racked up 726 goals against Merzlikins in his career and his goals against rate is 4.12. He has compiled a win-loss record of 94-100-35 and got the start in 229 games. Merzlikins has been in goal for 244 contests during his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Philadelphia played the Senators in a matchup where the Flyers went home in defeat by a tally of 4-3. The Flyers scored 3 goals of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

The Flyers have racked up 197 goals at even strength and 31 goals (30th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Philadelphia has attempted 2,158 shots (26th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.57%, while allowing the other team 2,145 shots. For the season, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 228 goals, 75 points, as well as a points percentage of .475. They have granted a total of 275 goals to be scored by of a combination of 232 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 207 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 14.98%. They have a penalty kill rate of 77.95% on their opponents 195 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 87.2%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Samuel Ersson defending the net. Ersson has accumulated a career mark of 51-38-12 and has been in net for 109 games. Ersson's percentage of quality starts sits at 48.5% and he has 50 quality starting assignments in his career. He has recorded 2,361 stops out of the 2,659 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .888. His opponents are averaging 5.02 goals/game and he has relinquished 298 goals altogether. He has started in 103 contests and has been on the ice for 3,560 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Columbus (-122)

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