Columbus Blue Jackets favored by -176 against Philadelphia on Sunday NHL Odds Menu
NHL betting odds interest swings to the Philadelphia Flyers at Columbus battle on Sunday at Nationwide Arena as the Blue Jackets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Philadelphia Flyers opened as 159 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
A 3.7-1.8 result in favor of the Blue Jackets is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Philadelphia Flyers have seen them go 21-15-5 so far this season, while the Blue Jackets are at 27-7-4. In totals betting, the Columbus Blue Jackets are 14-20-4, while the Flyers are 22-14-5. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Philadelphia injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 1 (Columbus Blue Jackets) and the No. 25 (Philadelphia Flyers) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 3-ranked offense (3.42 goals per game) against a Philadelphia Flyers defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.1 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 27.19% rate while the Flyers have a 81.51% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Flyers were a 4-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Lightning. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Philadelphia at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Blue Jackets were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +125 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Philadelphia at Buffalo, Tuesday, January 10th
Columbus at Carolina, Tuesday, January 10th