As the NHL season unfolds, tonight’s matchup features the Philadelphia Flyers battling the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m. ET in a game that holds promise for both goal-scoring and strategic bets.
The Flyers enter this contest following a tough 4-0 defeat against the New York Islanders. Historical trends favor them in this scenario, as they boast a remarkable record of 10-1 in games that hit the Over following a loss where they scored just a single goal. Notably, nine of those ten games resulted in at least seven total goals, hinting at a potentially high-scoring affair. This matchup marks the first of the season between these two teams, though past meetings suggest volatility; while two out of three encounters last season ended under the total, nine of the last twelve matchups saw seven or more goals scored.
In goal for the Flyers will be Dan Vladar, who is returning to action for the first time since January. It is worth noting that goaltenders can sometimes struggle after extended breaks, making the outcome uncertain. His counterpart for the Blue Jackets, Elvis Merzlikins, is set to start, prompting interesting betting opportunities.
Looking at the scorers, Noah Cates and Travis Konecny are two players to watch for anytime goal bets. Cates has scored five goals in his last six games against Merzlikins, while Konecny has netted six goals in nine games against him. Additional props show Owen Tippett consistently clearing his shots on goal prop, which he has achieved in eight of his last ten games.
On the Blue Jackets’ side, the top line of Mason Marchment, Adam Fantilli, and Kirill Marchenko has been productive. Marchment has points in seven of his last nine games, while Fantilli and Marchenko have also been making their mark recently. Given their form, taking the trio for a parlay to earn points could provide enticing returns.
Betting highlights for tonight’s game include:
– Owen Tippett Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (+100)
– Noah Cates Anytime Goal (+400)
– Travis Konecny Anytime Goal (+225)
– Flyers/Blue Jackets Over 6.5 (+100)
– Sean Monahan Over ½ Point (+130)
– Marchment/Fantilli/Marchenko Point Parlay (+227)
This game is poised to be an exciting matchup with plenty of scoring potential, making it worthwhile for fans and bettors alike to keep a close eye on.