The Columbus Blue Jackets (13-15-5) travel to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers (14-15-4) on Saturday, December 21st. This game will be played at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and televised on NBCS. Both the Blue Jackets and Flyers will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Flyers

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus dropped to 13-15-5 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.

Defensive struggles were evident early, as the Blue Jackets allowed 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but the Capitals continued to pull away.

The Philadelphia Flyers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Philadelphia dropped to 14-15-4 after a 3-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Flyers were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

Defensively, the Flyers allowed goals in each period, including an empty-netter in the third. Offensively, they struggled, managing just 20 shots and failing to find the net.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.

Columbus scored again at the 5:24 mark of the second period, but couldn’t find the net in the third. The Blue Jackets recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.

Flyers Offense Breakdown

The Flyers struggled offensively in their 3-0 loss to the Bruins, managing 20 shots on goal but failing to find the back of the net. They were shut out for the first time in three games and recorded 15 giveaways.

Philadelphia was unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, and none of their players scored in the game. The Flyers were blanked in all three periods, including a 3rd period where they allowed an empty-net goal.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’s defense struggled against Washington, allowing 7 goals on 22 shots. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets also gave up the first five goals of the game, including one just 56 seconds into the first period and another at 4:51 of the second.

Philadelphia Team Defense

Defensively, the Flyers gave up the first goal at 13:28 in the first period and another at 11:23 in the second. They also allowed an empty-netter late in the third. Samuel Ersson made 8 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 30 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Flyers Trends

• In their last three games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last three games at home, the Flyers have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Flyers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.

Blue Jackets vs Flyers Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Flyers to take down the Blue Jackets at home. With the moneyline currently at -151, I’m placing my bet on the Flyers straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Flyers manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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