Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers 4/11/23 – On Tuesday evening, the Columbus Blue Jackets make the trip to Pennsylvania to take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers have won two of the last four games against the Blue Jackets, including a 5-3 triumph at Wells Fargo Center. Overall, the Blue Jackets have lost three straight games and are 1-2 in their past three home contests. NHL betting trends are in favor of Philadelphia Flyers to claim the victory in Tuesday’s game.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 7:00 PM ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia, PA
TV: NBC Sports Philadelphia
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers 4/11/23 Betting Odds
Blue Jackets
Moneyline: +150
Puckline: +1.5 (-165)
Total: 6.5 over (-125(
Flyers
Moneyline: -170
Puckline: -1.5 (+145)
Total: 6.5 under (+105)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Analysis
The Columbus Blue Jackets will need to rebound after suffering a 4-0 loss against the Rangers in their previous game. Columbus spent 4 minutes in the box and had two power play opportunities but failed to convert either one. Overall, Columbus’ offense left much to be desired as they couldn’t capitalize on any of their 20 shots attempted during that outing. Columbus Blue Jackets’ scoring prowess has seen them score 205 goals this season and allow 318. For the current campaign, they have collected 56 points and their points percentage is currently sitting at 0.354. Columbus currently has 216 power play opportunities and they’ve scored 39 goals on those opportunities, for an efficiency rate of 18.06%. When playing at even strength, the Blue Jackets allowed 262 goals while scoring 166 as an offensive unit. Columbus has taken 2,303 shots and boasts a shooting percentage of 8.9%. Their opponents have attempted a whopping 2,794 shots against them, giving the Blue Jackets an effective save percentage of 0.886. In 231 power play opportunities faced thus far by Columbus, opponents have scored 56 goals in those chances. Michael Hutchinson will be guarding the net in this game. Over his career, opponents have scored 384 goals against him and his average goals against per game is 2.93.
Last time these teams met, Philadelphia Flyers fell to the Bruins 5-3 in a game where they had four power play opportunities but couldn’t capitalize. Out of 37 shots on goal they attempted, Philadelphia netted three goals. The Philadelphia Flyers currently lead the NHL with 178 goals scored at even strength and 33 while having the power play advantage. Philadelphia has taken 2,341 shots for a shot percentage of 9.01%, while allowing their opponent 2,516 attempts. Over the course of this season, Philadelphia has earned 211 goals, 71 points, and an effective points percentage of 0.444; they allowed 269 goals by way of 212 goals scored when even strength or 57 while less men on ice. They have created 221 power play chances and earned a power play percentage of 14.93%; they’ve killed off 75.11% of opponents’ 229 power play opportunities while earning an impressive save percentage of 89.3%. Carter Hart is in goal for his teammates. They are averaging 2.96 goals per contest and he has conceded 554 goals overall.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Columbus’ last 17 games. Columbus are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games. Columbus are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against Philadelphia. Columbus are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 15 of Columbus’ last 20 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games. Philadelphia are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 15 games against Columbus. The total has gone OVER in 7 of Philadelphia’s last 9 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia’s last 20 games when playing at home against Columbus.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers Free Pick
At this stage of the season, Philadelphia Flyers players are playing for pride rather than winning games. After losing four straight against the spread overall this year, they are 4-1 against the spread in their previous five games at Wells Fargo Center. At their last meeting earlier this season, the Blue Jackets lost both straight up and against the spread on the road. Now as both teams wind down their season and prepare for next year, NHL betting analysts predict that with just below 0.500 at home, it could be the Flyers who come out on top in front of their home crowd.
Free Pick: Philadelphia Flyers -1.5 (+145)
