Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday night, wrapping up a two-game regular-season series. The puck
Game outlook
The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday night, wrapping up a two-game regular-season series. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET. In their previous meeting back in October, the Blue Jackets defeated the Oilers 6-1 at home. Despite this, Edmonton is currently the favorite with a -250 moneyline and -260 opening line, as they look to seek revenge. Let's delve deeper into this matchup for the Blue Jackets vs. Oilers prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jackets +229 | Oilers -260
Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-115) | Oilers -1.5 (-105)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 72%.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against the Calgary Flames, breaking a streak of consecutive wins. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins struggled in the game, with a record of 8-6-2 this season. The team has had difficulties in defending, allowing an average of 3.50 goals per game. Offensively, they have scored an average of 3.46 goals per game. Key players include defenseman Zach Werenski and winger Kirill Marchenko. The team is currently ranked 13th in power rankings, with strong offensive capabilities but struggling defensively. Sports fans looking for betting opportunities can explore various sports betting promos.