Columbus Blue Jackets (14-22-9) vs. Edmonton Oilers (26-15-1)
January 23, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Edmonton Oilers -370 / Columbus Blue Jackets +275; Over/Under: 7
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The Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Place. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Blue Jackets vs Oilers prediction.
Blue Jackets Have Struggled This Year
The Blue Jackets have had some issues this season and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Blue Jackets faced off against the New Jersey Devils and the offense only managed one goal. The Blue Jackets on the season are averaging 2.96 goals while their defense is giving up 3.73 goals per game. The offense hasn’t been great, but the defense has been even worse and is ranked 31st. Johnny Gaudreau has scored seven goals and added 22 assists so far this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last 12 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Oilers following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last two games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Oilers.
Will the Oilers Ever Lose Again?
At this point it seems like the Oilers might never lose again. The Oilers have lost 13 games in a row and in the last game against the Calgary Flames, they were able to secure the 3-1 victory. Stuart Skinner started in goal and he saved 26 of the 27 shots that he faced. The Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals while their defense is giving up 2.91 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th and in this game the offense is going to need to be good here. Connor McDavid has scored 16 goals and added 43 assists so far this season. The Oilers will face the Blackhawks, Predators, and Golden Knights after this game.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last 13 games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games.
- The Oilers have won the first period in each of their last six games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 19 of the Oilers’ last 26 games as home favorites.
Blue Jackets vs Oilers Betting Prediction
The Oilers will lose again at some point, but it’s not going to be this game. The Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Blue Jackets defense is giving up 3.73 goals and they are going to struggle to defend here. This is going to be a comfortable victory by the Oilers. Back the Oilers to get the job done on the puck line.
