Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction NHL Picks 10/28/24

In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 28th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 4-4-1 this season after they defeated Detroit in overtime by a score of 3-2 on Sunday night. Edmonton trailed 1-0 and 2-1, but they tied the game in the third and won it early in overtime. The Oilers outshot Detroit by a total of 34-26, won 39.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl (2) and Bouchard, while Pickard stopped 24 out of 26 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Oilers defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-0 but lost to Carolina and Dallas before that. Edmonton has scored 2.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.38 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 58.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have led Edmonton with 10 points each, while Stuart Skinner is 2-3-1 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this year. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 3-3-1 this year after they lost to Nashville by a score of 4-3 in overtime. Columbus led 2-0 in the second and 3-2 in the third, but they couldn’t hold the lead and lost in overtime. The Blue Jackets were outshot by a total of 33-28, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Aston-Reese, Marchenko, and Werenski, while Tarasov stopped 29 out of 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets defeated Toronto by a score of 6-2 but lost to Minnesota before that. Columbus has scored 3.86 goals per game and they have allowed 3.43 goals against per game, while also going 15% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with four goals, five assists, and 19 shots on goal, while Daniil Tarasov is 3-1-1 with a 3.42 goals-against average and a .886 save percentage.

Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Oilers

• The underdogs have won each of the last six games between the Oilers and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The Oilers have lost each of their last two games as favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Oilers and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as road favorites following a road win.
• The Oilers have lost the third period in each of their last three road games following a road win.

Why the Oilers will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Blue Jackets have lost 16 of their last 19 night games after coming off overtime.
• The Oilers have won eight of their last 10 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in three of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Oilers’ last nine road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Oilers’ last five games after coming off overtime.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Kirill Marchenko has scored a goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
• Kevin Labanc has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances with the Blue Jackets as underdogs.
• Kevin Labanc has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Corey Perry has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances in night games at Nationwide Arena.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last seven games as favorites against the Blue Jackets.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances after playing the previous day.

Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup after picking up an overtime win on Sunday night in Detroit, and they are now 4-1-1 in their last six games. The Oilers are still looking for the high-scoring offense that we are used to seeing, but their defense has been solid. Columbus has alternated wins and losses recently, but their offense is scoring nearly four goals per game. The Blue Jackets struggle defensively and I think Edmonton is going to have a big day here. Take the over in this matchup.