Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 10/28/2024

The Edmonton Oilers (4-4-1) travel to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. The Oilers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Predators. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Oilers vs Blue Jackets

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The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

Edmonton evened their record at 4-4-1 with a 3-2 overtime win against the Red Wings. The Oilers were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Oilers tied it up in the second with a goal from Leon Draisaitl. Detroit regained the lead later in the second, but Edmonton responded with a goal in the third to force overtime. Draisaitl scored again, just 18 seconds into OT, to secure the win.

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-3 loss to the Predators, the Blue Jackets are now 3-4-1 this season. Columbus led 2-0 at one point, but the Predators fought back to win. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 7, surpassing that mark. Columbus, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Columbus scored first with 16:07 left in the second period, but the Predators tied it up with a goal just 26 seconds into the third. The Blue Jackets went ahead again, but Nashville tied it once more and eventually won with a goal at 18:16 in overtime.

Edmonton Offense Breakdown

Leon Draisaitl netted two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, bringing his season total to six. He also picked up his fourth assist. Evan Bouchard added his third goal of the season, while Connor McDavid recorded his seventh assist.

Despite 34 shots on goal, the Oilers only managed to score three times. They had 17 giveaways and were shut out in the first period before Draisaitl’s first goal tied the game at 1-1 in the second period.

Blue Jackets Offense Breakdown

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Columbus took 28 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to Nashville, scoring twice in the second period and once in the third. Kirill Marchenko opened the scoring for the Blue Jackets, netting his 4th goal of the season. Zach Aston-Reese followed with his 3rd goal, and Zach Werenski added his 3rd goal in the third period.

The Blue Jackets had 19 offensive giveaways and finished with 5 assists. Kevin Labanc picked up his 4th assist of the season, while Sean Kuraly earned his 1st assist. Adam Fantilli and Jack Johnson were also credited with assists on Marchenko’s goal.

Edmonton Team Defense

Edmonton’s defense gave up the first goal just 3:28 into the first period and another at 10:32 in the second, but they shut down the Red Wings after that, leading to a 3-2 overtime win. Calvin Pickard made 24 saves with a 92.3% save percentage, and the Oilers’ defense added 14 blocks and 11 hits.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’ defense will need to regroup after allowing the final two goals in their last game, including the game-winner in overtime. The Blue Jackets had taken a 3-2 lead at 3:07 in the 3rd period, but they gave up the tying goal just over a minute later. Daniil Tarasov made 29 saves with a save percentage of 87.9%.

Oilers vs Blue Jackets Trends

  • Across their ten previous road games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 2 goals per game.
  • In their last three home games, Columbus has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Blue Jackets have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 4-6.
  • The last ten games that Edmonton was favored, they have an puck line mark of 3-7 while going 5-5 straight up.

Oilers vs Blue Jackets Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blue Jackets to come out with a win against the Oilers while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +201, I’m placing my bet on the Blue Jackets to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blue Jackets winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blue Jackets straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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