Blue Jackets vs. Flyers Prediction & Picks - Jan. 28

Following Mason Marchment's three-goal showing in the Columbus Blue Jackets' 8-5 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Blue Jackets (24-20-7) host the Philadelphia Flyers (24-18-9) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Wednesday's game.

The Flyers have gone 2-6-2 in their last 10 games, scoring 25 goals while allowing 42 in that time. On 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (16.7%).

Blue Jackets vs. Flyers Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Flyers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-119)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets are 9-7-16 in overtime contests on their way to a 24-20-7 overall record.
  • Columbus has 22 points (8-7-6) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the 11 times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with only one goal, they have a 2-7-2 record, good for six points.
  • Columbus has lost all seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 31 times, and are 22-4-5 in those games (to register 49 points).
  • In the 14 games when Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-3-3 record (19 points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Columbus is 14-10-3 (31 points).
  • The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 10-9-4 to record 24 points.

Flyers Splits and Trends

  • The Flyers (24-18-9 overall) have posted a record of 7-9-16 in matchups that have required OT this season.
  • Philadelphia has earned 12 points (3-4-6) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Flyers scored just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (0-8-2) in those contests.
  • When Philadelphia has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-5-3 record).
  • The Flyers have scored at least three goals 28 times, earning 46 points from those matchups (21-3-4).
  • This season, Philadelphia has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 7-4-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 12-8-3 (27 points).
  • The Flyers have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 11-9-5 to record 27 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Blue Jackets Rank Blue Jackets AVG Flyers AVG Flyers Rank
20th 3 Goals Scored 2.92 21st
25th 3.29 Goals Allowed 3.12 21st
4th 30 Shots 25.7 27th
31st 30.6 Shots Allowed 25.5 4th
18th 19.84% Power Play % 15.65% 30th
28th 75.35% Penalty Kill % 78.05% 20th

Blue Jackets vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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