Columbus vs Philadelphia Prediction: the Flyers Don't Meet Expectations

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Columbus vs Philadelphia, which will take place on January 15th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Columbus

The Blue Jackets are doing really well this season. The team has a strong lineup. It's not the best lineup, but Dean Evason is getting great results. The team is currently in the playoff zone, eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with 46 points. They have also won seven out of the last nine games. Columbus is coming into the match after four wins in a row, and the previous day they were 2-1 with St. Louis.

Philadelphia

If Columbus exceeds expectations, Philadelphia does not meet them. Sure, the Flyers don't have the most powerful roster, but 13th place in the overall Eastern Conference standings is not what fans expect. They have 43 points. John Tortorella's team just can't seem to find any kind of consistency. The day before, Philadelphia had just suffered a four-game losing streak, but then they suddenly secured two wins in a row (6-0 over Anaheim and 4-3 over Florida).

H2H Meetings

Columbus and Philadelphia have played twice this season in December, with both games taken by the Flyers (5-3 and 5-4 in overtime).

Stats Betting

• In 6 of the last 14 home games involving the Blue Jackets, the game was tied after the regular playing time.
• Columbus Blue Jackets have not won in regulation time against the Philadelphia Flyers in 9 of the last 11 matches.
• Philadelphia Flyers have scored more than 2 goals in 13 of the last 19 matches.
• Columbus Blue Jackets have scored more than 2 goals in 8 home games in a row.
• The hosts have not lost in regulation time at home in 13 of the last 15 matches.
• In each of the last 8 home games, more than 4 goals were scored.

Bookmakers' Offers

Analysts of the bookmaker company 1xbet believe that Columbus will be stronger in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on the team to win (including overtime and shootout) at 1.992, and in regulation time at 2.40. You can bet at 1.891 on Philadelphia team to win (taking into account OT and BUL), and in three periods at 2.379. The bookmakers are also offering 5.5 pucks for the total, leaning towards the total over. If you bet on the total over 5.5 pucks, you can get a coefficient of 1.52, and if you bet on the total under 5.5 pucks, you can get 2.39.

Expert Betting Tips

The experts don't think much of Columbus in this match, and we agree with them. We think the home team will win, because they've won four games in a row and they'll want to keep that going. Also, it's the second day for Philadelphia, on the road, which could be an important factor in this match. So, we suggest choosing the Jackets to win at the end.