Looking to win big? The Oilers and Blue Jackets face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are hosting the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. In this non-conference matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets. The over/under for the game is 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5

This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 7th.

WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:

  • In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blue Jackets winning this one 4-2.
  • We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+208)
  • The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Edmonton Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

So far this season, the Oilers have a record of 38-20-2, which has them in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th place in the Western Conference. On the road, they have gone 18-12-0 and have won four straight games away from home. As the favorite, Edmonton has gone 34-15-2 this year and has won five straight games when favored.

Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 7-3, and they have won five straight games overall. In their last three games, Edmonton has gone 3-0.

When favored, the Oilers have gone 25-26 against the puck line, and their average scoring margin this year is +.7 goals per game. So far, Edmonton has 26 wins by multiple goals and has gone 29-31 against the puck line.

On the road, the Oilers have gone 13-17 vs. the puck line, including a mark of 4-6 in their last ten games. Overall, their average scoring margin on the road is +.2 goals per contest, and they have dropped their last two games vs. the puck line.

This season, Edmonton’s games are averaging 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.6. The Oilers currently have an over/under record of 26-31-3.

Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 3-0 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.

When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 6th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Oilers have a 24-13 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 14-6.

Edmonton’s current leading scorer is Zach Hyman. This season, he has 42 goals, which puts him 3rd in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 19 assists so far.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets are currently 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.1 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 44 starts this season. His record at this point is 29-13, and his save percentage is 0.926%.

Does Columbus Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Heading into tonight’s game, the Blue Jackets are in 16th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 21-31-10. In the Metropolitan Division, Columbus is in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 5-5.

At home this season, Columbus has gone 11-16-4, and as the underdog, they have a record of 18-29-9. Over their last five games, the Blue Jackets have gone 2-3. In the Eastern Conference, Columbus has gone 10-29.

As the underdog, Columbus has gone 33-23 vs. the puck line this season and has 13 wins by multiple goals. Overall, the Blue Jackets have dropped 25 games by more than one goal.

At home, the Blue Jackets have gone 16-15 vs. the puck line this season and have an average scoring margin of -.6 goals per game. In their last 10 home games, Columbus is 5-5 vs. the puck line.

For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Columbus is 6.7. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.5. The Blue Jackets come in with an over/under record of 31-28-3.

Although Edmonton has a straight up record of 3-0 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.

The Blue Jackets come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 21st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 19th in the league. This season, the Blue Jackets are 9-10 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 12-20 record.

The leading scorer for Columbus’ offense is Boone Jenner. Coming into the game he has 19 goals, ranking 82nd in the NHL. Jenner also comes into the game with 10 assists.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets are currently 4th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 33.1 shots per game against Columbus. They also are 29th in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 34 games in this season. His current record is 12-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.833%.