NHL free picks: Blue Jackets vs. Flyers, Maple Leafs vs. Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux skates during a regular season NHL hockey game between the Flyers and the Detroit Red Wings. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire)
February 18th, 2020
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs will look to improve their playoff standing when they meet at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday night in a nationally-televised affair. But first, bettors should avail themselves of a solid wagering opportunity in a matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers. We have picks and analysis for both games below.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 | +130 | O 5.5 |
Philadelphia Flyers | -1.5 | -160 | U 5.5 |
The Flyers lost two of three on their most recent road trip, but they have a good chance to right the ship as they return to the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday night to take on the free-falling Blue Jackets.
Philadelphia is a strong 19-9 straight-up at home this year, winning five of their last seven in front of their own crowd. Carter Hart, expected in net for the Flyers, has been nearly unbeatable at home this year, posting a 14-4 straight-up record with a .941 save percentage and a 1.65 GAA. Philly’s snipers have been spot-on over their last five games, recording 23 goals. Claude Giroux and James van Riemsdyk have led the way, combining for 17 points in that span.
Career point No. 800 for Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux).
— NHL (@NHL) February 9, 2020
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Meanwhile, Columbus has lost five straight and saw both forward Cam Atkinson and defenseman Seth Jones hit the IL in that stretch. Also, their power play has cashed in on just one of its last 21 opportunities.
NHL free pick: Flyers moneyline
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Philadelphia Flyers odds
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|
Columbus Blue Jackets | +1.5 | +130 | O 5.5 |
Philadelphia Flyers | -1.5 | -160 | U 5.5 |
Trends suggest that the surging Penguins will take care of business at home against the struggling Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh has been on a roll, winning 22 of their last 30 games. They’re also 14-3 in their last 17 tilts against teams with winning records. The Penguins have scored a power play goal in four straight contests, and they’ll face a Toronto penalty kill that’s a mediocre 23rd on the season.
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— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) February 12, 2020
The Maple Leafs have been ice cold when forced to play a high volume of games in a short time, as they’ve dropped their last eight games played as the fourth tilt in a six-night span. Additionally, Toronto is just 3-8 in their last 11 games as road underdogs.
NHL free pick: Penguins moneyline
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