Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
Looking to win big? The Blue Jackets and Oilers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.
The over/under for this game is set at 7 goals, and the Oilers are the home favorites against the Blue Jackets in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Columbus Blue Jackets odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Across the previous three matchups between Edmonton and Columbus, the Blue Jackets have played well, sitting at 3-0. However, the average goal differential between the two teams has been been close, with Columbus averaging 4 goals and Edmonton at 3.
- Across their last three road contests, Columbus has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 1 goals per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Edmonton has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Oilers have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- The last three games that Columbus was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
On the season, the Blue Jackets have gone 14-22-9, putting them in 15th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, Columbus is in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 3-7 and have lost four of their last five games. On the road this year, Columbus has gone 5-9-5.
As the underdog, Columbus has gone 13-20-8, and they have been the underdog in 41 of their 45 games. Against teams in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets have gone 9-23, and they have gone 3-13 in divisional games. For the year, Columbus has scored 37 points.
On offense, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3 goals per game which is 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 24th in the league. This year, the Blue Jackets have recorded a 4-5 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-16 record.
Goalie Elvis Merzlikins gets the start and has made 25 starts this season. His record at this point is 8-9, and his save percentage is 0.825%.
At home this season, the Oilers have been the favorites in 20 games and have a record of 13-6-1. Overall, Edmonton has won 10 straight games as the favorite and comes into today’s game with a record of 26-15-1, which puts them in 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 6th place in the Western Conference.
Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone a perfect 10-0, and they have won their last four games at home. For the season, Edmonton has been the favorite in 34 of their 42 games, and they have won 23 of those games.
On offense, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. The Oilers went 18-8 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-6.
Entering the game, goalie Calvin Pickard has started six games this season. His current record stands at 4-2, and his save percentage is 0.34%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blue Jackets winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Tips
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+287)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Zach Werenski – Lower Body – Out
- Patrik Laine – Shoulder – Out
- Adam Boqvist – Illness – Questionable
