Philadelphia vs Columbus Prediction: the Meeting of the Outsiders

Prediction for the NHL Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets match, which will take place on April 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

John Torotorella's first season in Philadelphia was a disappointing one. The team missed their playoff chances long before the season ended and currently sits 14th in the Eastern Conference. That's where they are likely to stay.

The Flyers approached their matchup with Columbus with seven straight losses, six in regulation time. Also, in the last nine games, Philadelphia only once sent more than three pucks, losing away to Ottawa 4-5 in overtime.

Having signed Johnny Gaudreau, one of the best forwards in the NHL today, the Jackets did not live up to expectations either. Columbus finished the regular season as the weakest in the Eastern Conference. Brad Larsen's team finished in last place a long time ago.

Columbus comes to the meeting in Philadelphia with three defeats in a row in regulation time. The Jackets fell to Toronto (2-4), New Jersey (1-8), and the New York Rangers (0-4). Columbus has seven losses in their last eight games and earned only three points.

Although both teams have been poor on offense lately, they can play productively. On defense, the Flyers and the Jackets are in even worse shape. All three of their H2H games this season have been TO. We bet on a productive meeting and give Philadelphia a slight advantage. John Tortorella's team is alright at home, winning six of the previous ten games, while Columbus has failed the last five meetings on the road.