"In 24 games this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals. Philadelphia's games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 25 of 51 times. The two teams combine to score 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game's over/under. Combined, these teams surrender 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game's over/under. The Blue Jackets have been a moneyline favorite 15 times this season, and have gone 11-4 in those games."
"The Blue Jackets offense's 153 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 20th in the NHL. The Blue Jackets are ranked 23rd in NHL action in goals against this season, having allowed 168 total goals (3.3 per game). Their goal differential (-15) ranks them 23rd in the league. The Blue Jackets have a 10.0% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 27th in the NHL. The Blue Jackets have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.8 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game."
Columbus hosts Philadelphia on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Nationwide Arena with the Blue Jackets listed at -131 on the moneyline and the Flyers at +109. The game is on TNT with a 6.5 over/under. The teams average a combined 5.9 goals per game while allowing 6.4 goals per game collectively. Columbus has scored 153 goals (3.0 per game) and allowed 168 (3.3 per game), holding a -15 goal differential and a 10.0% team shooting percentage. The Blue Jackets are 6-4-0 in their past 10 games, averaging 3.0 goals and allowing 2.9 per game.
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