The Columbus Blue Jackets look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Oilers arrive at Nationwide Arena on Sunday.

The Oilers will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 4-4-3 this season, while the Blue Jackets are 3-6-2. Edmonton is 2-8-1 on the totals; Columbus is 5-5-1.



View Edmonton vs Columbus Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
On the Sportsbook NHL line for this matchup, Columbus sat as +105 underdogs over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.

Power Rankings:
According to new NHL Power Rankings here, it's the No. 28-ranked Blue Jackets and the No. 20-rated Oilers in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Columbus' No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 2.1 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 14.6% while the Oilers defense kills off 85.2% of their penalties.

Last time out for Edmonton, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Red Wings on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -172 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Columbus was a 4-3 loser in its last match at home against the Flames. They lost as +100 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.


Edmonton Oilers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 1-9
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Columbus Blue Jackets Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing San Jose are 5-5
After playing Calgary are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few Oilers at Blue Jackets trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Edmonton's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus' last 7 games when playing Edmonton
Columbus is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus' last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Columbus' last 13 games at home


Next up:
Edmonton home to Dallas, Tuesday, February 12
Columbus home to San Jose, Monday, February 11