The Edmonton Oilers (4-4-1) are heavy road favorites (-245 moneyline odds to win) against the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-1, +200 moneyline odds). Monday’s outing starts at 7:00 PM ET from Nationwide Arena on ESPN+.
The Oilers matchup with the Blue Jackets can be watched on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action.
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds
When: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
Favorite: Oilers (-245)
Underdog: Blue Jackets (+200)
Over/under: 6.5
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Blue Jackets (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Blue Jackets 5 – Oilers 2
How to Bet on Oilers vs. Blue Jackets
Oilers and Blue Jackets Betting Trends
Edmonton and its opponents have scored a combined total of more than 6.5 goals two times this season (in nine games).
Columbus has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in five of seven games this season.
The teams combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’s total.
Opponents of these teams score 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
The Oilers have been a moneyline favorite nine times this season, and have finished 4-5 in those games.
This season the Blue Jackets have been an underdog seven times, and won three of those games.
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers are ranked 28th in the league with 21 goals this season, an average of 2.3 per contest.
The Oilers are ranked 19th in total goals against, allowing 3.2 goals per game (29 total) in NHL action.
The team is ranked 28th in goal differential at -8.
The Oilers have a 6.7% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 32nd in the NHL.
The Oilers have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 12.7 hits and 13.6 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 2.3 goals per game (21 total) over that stretch.
Defensively, the Oilers have allowed 27 goals (3.0 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Blue Jackets Stats & Insights
The Blue Jackets’ 27 total goals (3.9 per game) rank 15th in the NHL.
The Blue Jackets have conceded 3.4 goals per game, 24 total, the eighth-fewest among league teams.
Their +3 goal differential ranks 12th in the league.
The Blue Jackets are shooting 12.9% (fifth in the league).
The Blue Jackets have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
They are scoring at a 3.9 goals-per-game average (27 total) during that stretch.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets have given up 24 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
A leading contributor this season for Edmonton, Leon Draisaitl has scored 10 points in nine games (six goals and four assists).
Through nine games, Connor McDavid has three goals and seven assists.
Stuart Skinner (2-3-1) has a goals against average of 3.1 on the season, and 137 saves. His .890 save percentage ranks 38th in the league.
Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch
Kirill Marchenko’s four goals and five assists in seven matchups give him nine points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Zachary Werenski has made a big impact for Columbus this season with seven points, thanks to three goals and four assists.
Daniil Tarasov has an .887 save percentage (40th in the league), with 133 total saves, while conceding 17 goals (3.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 3-1-1 record between the posts for Columbus this season.
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Injuries
Oilers: Evander Kane: Abdomen (Out)
Blue Jackets: Gavin Brindley: Finger (Out), Erik Gudbranson: Shoulder (Out), Jordan Dumais: Lower Body (Out), Dmitri Voronkov: Upper Body (Out), Boone Jenner: Shoulder (Out), Kent Johnson: Upper Body (Out)
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