The Philadelphia Flyers (14-15-4) are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-5) at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup between two teams desperate to turn their seasons around.
Both teams enter the contest struggling defensively, with the Blue Jackets allowing 3.58 goals per game while the Flyers have surrendered 17 goals in their last three losses.
The Blue Jackets' offense has shown signs of life recently, scoring seven goals in their last two games behind strong performances from Kirill Marchenko and Sean Monahan, while the Flyers continue to rely heavily on Travis Konecny's team-leading 16 goals.
Recent history between these teams favors Philadelphia, who claimed a 5-3 victory in their previous meeting this season and has won six of the last ten head-to-head matchups.
The Blue Jackets' road woes continue to be a major concern, as they've posted a disappointing 4-11-2 record away from home this season, while the Flyers look to snap a three-game losing streak on home ice.
With both teams allowing more than 3.5 goals per game and featuring struggling defensive units, this Metropolitan Division rivalry game could develop into an entertaining high-scoring affair that neither team can afford to lose.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: who will win?
For tonight's Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Blue Jackets a 56.67% chance of defeating the Flyers.
Columbus Blue Jackets: 56.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (108 goals scored vs Flyers' 100)
- Better scoring efficiency (3.27 goals per game vs Flyers' 3.03)
- Equal games lost (Both teams at 15 losses, but CBJ has shown more scoring potential)
Philadelphia Flyers: 43.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (119 goals against, among bottom third in league)
- Negative recent form (LLLWW showing inconsistency)
- Lower points total (32 points in 33 games, indicating struggle to secure wins)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds
| Philadelphia Flyers | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -145 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +125 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Philadelphia Flyers have won 14 out of 33 matches this season.
- 2The Columbus Blue Jackets have won 13 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 32 points, the Philadelphia Flyers holds the 11th position in the league standings.
- 4Columbus Blue Jackets's 31 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets form
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets head to head
Philadelphia Flyers
67%
Columbus Blue Jackets
33%
Dec 11, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets
3 : 5
Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 6, 2024
Columbus Blue Jackets
6 : 2
Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 5, 2024
Philadelphia Flyers
2 : 3
Columbus Blue Jackets
Nov 19, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
5 : 2
Columbus Blue Jackets
Oct 12, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
2 : 4
Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 11, 2023
Philadelphia Flyers
4 : 3
Columbus Blue Jackets
