Tuesday’s game that pits the Philadelphia Flyers against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Flyers vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.8 goals)

• This season, 22 of Philadelphia’s 44 games have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 29 Columbus games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.1 more than the combined scoring averages for the Flyers (3.02) and the Blue Jackets (3.4).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 7.0 goals per game, 0.5 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Flyers Moneyline: -111

• The Flyers are 10-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Philadelphia is 10-3 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter (76.9% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Flyers’ implied win probability is 52.6%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -109

• Columbus has 17 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 36 times).
• The Blue Jackets have 17 wins in games when their odds are -109 or longer on the moneyline (in 36 opportunities).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win this matchup is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Philadelphia 3

Flyers Points Leaders

• Travis Konecny has been critical to Philadelphia’s offense this season, registering 50 points in 44 games.
• Matvei Michkov is another of Philadelphia’s important contributors currently with 31 total points (13 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
• Through 44 games, Owen Tippett has proven himself as a contributor for Philadelphia. He has 26 points (12 goals and 14 assists).
• In the 22 games Samuel Ersson has played this season, his save percentage is .888, 54th in the league.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 48 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 13 goals and 35 assists in 43 games (playing 26:32 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko’s 47 points this season, including 18 goals and 29 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 41.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a 15-10-3 record this season, with an .889 save percentage (52nd in the league). In 28 games, he has 704 saves, and has conceded 88 goals (3.1 goals against average).

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Philadelphia vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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