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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
The division rival Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at Nationwide Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Blue Jackets as -125-moneyline favorites versus the Flyers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at -183 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 5-4 winner as they battled the Blackhawks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at -109 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 0-0-0 SU
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus:
Team record: 0-0-0 SU
Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Columbus is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia at Ottawa Saturday, October 14
Columbus home to New York Saturday, October 14