Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Betting Analysis and Prediction
The Columbus Blue Jackets are in the middle of a season to forget and currently sit last in the NHL. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers are climbing the NHL standings and are witnessing a special season from the best player in the game, Connor McDavid, first-hand, nightly.
We’ll review the stats, trends, and odds, and we’ll make a Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction or two and give you our NHL expert picks.
Last Game Records
This is the first of two head-to-head NHL games between the Blue Jackets and the Oilers this season.
The Blue Jackets lost their last game on the NHL schedule in Johnny Gaudreau’s highly anticipated return to Calgary. CBJ lost to the Flames 4-3 in overtime.
The Oilers won their last game, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 4-2.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Information
Columbus Blue Jackets (14-30-3) vs Edmonton Oilers (27-18-3)
Location of the game: Rogers Place, Edmonton. Alberta, Canada.
Date:Wednesday, January 25. 9:30 PM ET.
How to watch: TNT.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets
To find the Columbus Blue Jackets standings, you need to scroll all the way down the league standings to the bottom. The Blue Jackets have a 14-30-3 record and are ranked last in the Metropolitan Division and the league overall.
Columbus has lost four of the last five games and seven of the last ten games. The over is 6-2 in CBJ’s last eight games overall and 15-5-1 in the last 21 games against the Pacific Division.
The Blue Jackets are 7-21 in the last 28 meetings in Edmonton.
Blue Jackets Stats
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ statistics are unsurprisingly among the worst of all NHL teams. CBJ is ranked 28th overall. They are averaging 2.6 goals per game, while the powerplay has been one of the worst in the league since the season started, ranked 31st and converting at 16.0%.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets are giving up 3.9 goals per game and are ranked 30th overall. Meanwhile, the penalty kill is ranked a respectable 18th and operating at 77.6%.
Johnny Gaudreau is leading the Blue Jackets in points with 46 (13 goals, 33 assists), while Patrik Laine leads Columbus in goals with 14.
The Blue Jackets have struggled with injuries to their goaltending and performance overall. Elvis Merzlikins (5-13-0, 4.88 GAA, .868 SV%) is the likely starter, but there is a possibility that Joonas Korpisalo (7-8-2, 3.30 GAA, .910 SV%) gets the start.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have found a groove and are climbing the NHL standings. The Oilers are riding a six-game winning streak with a 27-18-3 record. They are ranked fourth in the Pacific Divison with the Los Angeles Kings and Seattle Kraken within their sights.
Edmonton Oilers are 5-1 in their last six games against the Eastern Conference. The Oilers have a 6-3-1 over/under record in their last ten games. The Oilers have won seven of the last ten games.
Oilers Stats
Edmonton Oilers are ranked third overall in the league, averaging 3.7 goals per game. The duo McDavid-Draisaitl fuelled powerplay is ranked first overall, converting at 31.0%.
Defensively, the Oilers have struggled, giving up 3.2 goals per game and ranked 19th overall, while the penalty kill is ranked 24th and operating at 74.9%.
Connor McDavid is a special player, a joy to watch, and fills score sheets nightly. McDavid leads the Oilers and the league in NHL player stats, scoring an outstanding 88 points (40 goals, 48 assists) in 48 games. McDavid is a nightly prop bet target and almost a lock for certain season-end award futures bets.
Although the Blue Jackets have a lengthy list of players on the long-term injury report, the Oilers have the only notable name on the NHL injury report, with Evander Kane listed as doubtful for personal reasons on Wednesday night.
All-star Stuart Skinner (13-10-2, 2.92 GAA, .915 SV%) has been the Oilers’ better goalie this season, despite missing time due to injury, and is the likely starter on Wednesday night. However, considering the opponent, this might be a time and opponent to get Jack Campbell (14-8-1, 2.25 GAA, .887 SV%) a start.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
Before we make a single Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction, we need to know where the NHL odds sit.
The Edmonton Oilers’ odds on themoneyline and puck line spread are hysterical. The Oilers are gigantic favorites listed between -375 and -420 odds. The Blue Jackets are listed with odds between +290 and +320. Edmonton has a 27-21 straight-up moneyline record, while CBJ has a 14-33 straight-up record.
Most online sportsbooks have the puck line spread set at 1.5, but some sportsbooks have this game listed at 2.5 goals.
The Oilers are listed at -1.5, with odds from -143 and -145, and listed at -2.5, with odds between +105 and +118. The Blue Jackets are listed at +1.5, with odds between +120 and +125, and listed at +2.5, with odds from -133 and -144. The Oilers have a 26-22 ATS record, while CBJ has a 22-25 ATS record.
The total goals line is set at 6.5 goals, with the over listed between -124 and -133, while the under is listed between +104 and +112.
Unsurprisingly, Edmonton and the most potent offense in the league have a 30-14-4 over/under record. Columbus has a 26-21 over/under record.
Some betting trends to note, even if we’ve all made our Blue Jackets vs Oilers predictions already. The home team is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings, while the over is 18-8 in the last 28 meetings and 11-4 in the last 15 games in Edmonton.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Prediction
Now that we have reviewed the stats, trends, and odds, it’s time to make a Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction or two while making our NHL picks.
Our first Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction is to take the Edmonton Oilers to win on the moneyline. You’ll need to parlay the Oilers on the moneyline with other wagers to get any value from the moneyline Edmonton Oilers odds.
Our second Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction is to take the over. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will have big nights against the worst team in the NHL and will take advantage of CBJ’s horrible penalty kill. If things go sideways for CBJ, the Oilers could cover the total goals number on their own.
Take the over.
Our final Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction is to take the Oilers to cover a +1.5 goal spread, but if you are going to play with the 2.5 goal spread lines, take CBJ. Yes, the Oilers could (and should) blow out the Blue Jackets by three or more goals, but winning by three goals is not easy in the NHL. Oilers -1.5, and CBJ +2.5 are your puck line spread picks.
NHL Picks: Edmonton Oilers ML, Oilers -1.5/CBJ +2.5, Over
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