Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 12/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 5th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 11-10-3 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Columbus allowed one goal in the second period and two in the third in the shutout loss. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 22-16, won 40.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus was led by Werenski, who had four shots on goal, while Merzlikins stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Blue Jackets defeated Chicago by a score of 6-3 and Calgary by a score of 5-2. Columbus has scored 3.46 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with eight goals, 18 assists, and 90 shots on goal, while Elvis Merzlikins is 8-6-2 with a 3.00 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage this year. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 13-10-2 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Edmonton allowed a goal in the first period, which was the difference, as they couldn’t find any goals in the loss. The Oilers outshot Vegas by a total of 28-16, won 58.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by McDavid and Nurse, who both had four shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner stopped 15 out of 16 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Oilers won three games in a row against the Avalanche, Hockey Club, and Rangers. Edmonton has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 17.7% on the power play and 72.1% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 17 goals, 15 assists, and 70 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 8-7-2 with a 2.97 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year. 

Why the Oilers will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have won each of their last four night games against the Blue Jackets following a road loss.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against the Blue Jackets following a road loss.
• The favorites have won the third period in each of the Blue Jackets’ last three games.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five night games between the Blue Jackets and Oilers at Rogers Place have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Thursday night games between teams from different divisions have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last six games as home favorites.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in 17 of his last 18 home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last 10 Thursday night appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jeff Skinner has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Yegor Chinakhov has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in six of the Blue Jackets’ last seven night games.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 

Both of these teams are coming off of shutout losses in their last game, which snapped small winning streaks for each side. The Oilers are 5-6-1 at home this year, while the Blue Jackets are 3-7-2 on the road. Edmonton has won three of their last four games and they have played very well defensively in all four of those contests. The Blue Jackets have won three of their last five, but they have really struggled on the road and they are allowing 3.50 goals against per game. Take the Oilers -1.5 here.