Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 1/14/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: NBC4 WCMH-TV

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+125) Blue Jackets (-145)

The Columbus Blue Jackets (20-17-6) are hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (18-20-5) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Flyers at +125 and the Blue Jackets open at -145. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers had a good night with a 6-0 win against the Ducks in their last outing. Philadelphia compiled 14 penalty minutes in this outing. Moreover, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to score 2 goals. The Flyers had a solid offensive performance in this victory. While out there on the ice, they were able to notch a goal on 6 of the 30 shots they put on net.

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Philadelphia Flyers opponents have 113 power play tries (23rd in the NHL) and have come away with 24 goals in those chances. The Flyers have had 1,144 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .870. Philadelphia has tried 1,189 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.9%. While playing at even strength, the Flyers have surrendered 125 goals while earning 110 on the offensive side of the ice. Philadelphia comes into tonight with 120 power play opportunities and they have scored 19 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 15.83%. For the year, they sit with 41 points and their points percentage is sitting at .477. In the matter of their scoring, the Philadelphia Flyers have notched 129 goals (16th in pro hockey) this year and have allowed 149.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Aleksei Kolosov. For his career, Kolosov has 4 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .364. He has a save percentage of .870 for his 33 minutes guarding the cage. Kolosov has had 347 shot attempts against him and he has 302 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 45 goals against Kolosov in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 81.82. He has earned an overall record of 4-8-1 and he started in 11 games. Kolosov has taken the ice for 15 games over the course of his hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Columbus opposed the Blues in an outing where the Blue Jackets got the victory by a score of 2-1. They had 2 chances on the power play in this one and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Blue Jackets had 2 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

Columbus has put up 1,290 shots (8th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.32%, while allowing their opponents 1,252 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 73.39% on their opponents 124 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 87.9%. They have earned 112 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 24.11%. The Blue Jackets are sitting with 119 goals at even strength and 27 goals (12th in hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 151 goals to be scored by of a combination of 118 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Columbus Blue Jackets have accumulated 146 goals, 46 points, as well as a points percentage of .535.

Across the rink you will find Elvis Merzlikins defending the goal. His opponents are averaging 3.68 goals per contest and he has surrendered 646 goals overall. Merzlikins' quality start rate sits at 47.8% and he has 98 quality starts in his NHL career. He has started in 205 games and has been on the ice for 10,520 mins. Merzlikins holds a career record of 83-89-33 and has participated in 219 games. He has recorded 5,966 stops out of the 6,612 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .902.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+125)

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