Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 1/23/24

Edmonton Oilers (26-15-1) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (14-22-9)

Game Info: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)

Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -370 / Columbus Blue Jackets +275 --- Over/Under: 7

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Edmonton Oilers meet in NHL action from Rogers Place on Tuesday night. Can David slay Goliath? Or will the Oilers pick up yet another win? Let’s dive in and find out with our Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to rebound from a 4-1 loss at the hands of the New Jersey Devils last time out. Johnny Gaudreau leads the Blue Jackets with 29 points including 22 assists while Zach Werenski has 25 points with a team-high 24 assists. Kirill Marchenko has 24 points with a team-high 14 goals and Adam Fantilli has 25 points with 11 goals and 14 assists. Ivan Provorov has 23 points with 19 assists and Boone Jenner has 18 points with 13 goals of his own. Elvis Merzlikins has gone 8-9-6 in goal for Columbus with a 3.26 GAA and a .905 save percentage while Spencer Martin is 3-8-1 with a 3.65 GAA and an .887 save percentage this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts

• The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last 12 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Oilers following a home loss.
• The Blue Jackets have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Oilers.
• The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets' last two games against opponents on a winning streak.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers come into this one looking to build on their 13-game win streak after a 3-1 win over Calgary last time out. Connor McDavid leads the Oilers in scoring with 59 points including a team-high 43 assists while Leon Draisaitl has 50 points with 22 goals and 28 assists. Zach Hyman has 45 points with a team-high 28 goals while Evan Bouchard has 42 points with 11 goals and 31 assists as well. Evander Kane has 27 points with 14 goals and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has 40 points with 29 assists this season. Stuart Skinner is 21-9-1 with a 2.53 GAA and a .906 save percentage while Calvin Pickard is 4-2 with a 2.69 GAA and a .902 save percentage this season. The Oilers will face the Blackhawks, Predators, and Golden Knights after this game.

Edmonton Oilers Team Facts

• The Oilers have won each of their last 13 games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Oilers' last eight games.
• The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in 19 of the Oilers' last 26 games as home favorites.
• The Oilers have won the first period in each of their last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Prediction

I’m on the Oilers here. I’m simply at a point where until the Oilers give me a reason to do otherwise, I’m going to keep riding the wave. Especially when the Blue Jackets aren’t necessarily the biggest threat to end the streak. Columbus is still one of the worst teams in the NHL, especially on the road, and I don’t see them putting up a fight here. Give me the Oilers -1.5.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.