An appealing NHL betting opportunity awaits as the Columbus Blue Jackets (14-23-9) take on the Calgary Flames (21-21-5) for their second meeting this season on Thursday, January 25 at 9:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Flames are nearly moderate favorites to win, with a moneyline at -195.

The Blue Jackets have lost four out of their last five games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their most recent defeat was a 4-1 showing against the Edmonton Oilers, which also marked their second straight game with that outcome.

Johnny Gaudreau currently leads the Blue Jackets in total points with 29. As for scoring, Kirill Marchenko leads them with 14 goals, but will need an outstanding performance to help push them over the top.

The Blue Jackets are getting 2.94 goals and are taking 29.6 shots per matchup. Power plays have not been the best, as they have scored 19 power play goals and have allowed 27. This has put their power play percentage at 14.4.

Their defense has struggled this season, as they have allowed 3.74 goals and 33.8 shots per game. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 79.4.

The Flames have lost their last three consecutive games and are 2-3 in their previous five overall. Their latest defeat was a 4-3 showing against the St. Louis Blues, marking their second out of third loss lately in allowing four goals.

Blake Coleman has done well for them offensively, as he continues to lead with 39 points and 20 goals. They also have help from Elias Lindholm, who currently has 23 assists for them.

The Flames are getting 3.11 goals and 31.5 shots per game. Their power play performances have looked better on paper, as they have scored 20 times and have allowed 22. This makes their power play percentage come in at 13.5.

Their defense needs some adjustments, as they allow 3.11 goals and 29.8 shots from opponents. This does not offer any margin of error, but at least it is not negative like the Blue Jackets’. They also show a penalty kill percentage at 84.4.

The NHL betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, showing that the Calgary Flames are favorites to succeed (-195). Both teams have struggled lately, making this a tough matchup to look at.

In their first meeting back in October of last year, the Blue Jackets were successful in a 3-1 performance while playing in their home arena. However, the Blue Jackets now are experiencing too many losses, bad offense, and an even worse defense. Look for the Flames to hold on for the win.