The visiting Edmonton Oilers hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at Nationwide Arena against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Columbus Blue Jackets in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -165 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Tuesday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.5-2.2 win for the Blue Jackets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Blue Jackets sit at 19-10-1 on the season; in comparison, the Edmonton Oilers are currently 12-16-2. Looking to wager on the totals? Columbus is 13-17 OU, and Edmonton is 16-14 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Oilers - Blue Jackets odds would favor the Oilers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Columbus is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Edmonton is at No. 12.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 20-ranked offense (2.88 goals per game) against a Edmonton Oilers defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.24 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 8.7% rate while the Oilers have a 73.17% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Oilers were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Toronto at -138 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Columbus won its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Coyotes on December 09. Bettors who backed the Blue Jackets at -190 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton home to Nashville, Thursday, December 14th
Columbus home to New York, Thursday, December 14th