Keep reading to see our Blue Jackets vs Oilers NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Blue Jackets travel take on the Oilers at 11-10-3.
- Columbus is 19th in power play goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
- The Oilers are currently 13-10-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Oilers are currently 9th in the league.
- The Oilers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Flames.
Blue Jackets vs Oilers Preview
Planning on watching today's Blue Jackets and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Oilers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers
- Where: Edmonton at Rogers Place
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds EDM -1.5, CBJ +225 | EDM -275 O/U 6.5
Blue Jackets Preview: Will the Blue Jackets Make it Happen on the Road?
Columbus fell to 11-10-3 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. As underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals went well over that line.
The Blue Jackets gave up five goals in the first period, and their defense struggled throughout. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Columbus managed just two goals in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals, with Damon Severson netting his 4th of the season and Kevin Labanc adding his 2nd. The Blue Jackets fired 36 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net in the first or third periods.
Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and did not score on the power play. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist of the year, while Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s goal.
Defensively, Columbus allowed the first five goals of the game, all in the first period, and gave up two more after cutting the deficit to 5-1. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but had a save percentage of just 68.2%.
Oilers Preview: Can the Oilers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 13-10-2 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.
Four different players scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. Edmonton added another goal with just three seconds left to secure the victory.
Edmonton’s offense netted four goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd goal, which came on a power play. Mattias Janmark sealed the game with an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year.
Draisaitl also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Oilers had 10 giveaways and scored twice in the first period before adding two more in the third.
Edmonton's defense will look to build on their last performance, where they gave up just 2 goals to the Flames. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also tallied 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.
Blue Jackets vs Oilers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last ten games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home games, Edmonton has an puck line record of just 2-8. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Oilers have an puck line mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Edmonton posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
- The Blue Jackets have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
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Blue Jackets vs Oilers Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Oilers -275
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