Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 3-7-24 Picks

The Edmonton Oilers and Columbus Blue Jackets face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Nationwide Arena. The Oilers offense Looks to Continue Success, while the Blue Jackets look to slow down the Oilers defense. 

Oilers Coming off Impressive Win

The Oilers in the last game faced off against the Boston Bruins and they were able to secure a 2-1 victory in overtime. The Oilers usually have leaned on the offense, but on Tuesday, the defense gave up only a goal and they are going to need the defense to step up again here. Edmonton is averaging 3.53 goals while their defense is giving up 2.83 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the defense is ranked 10th. Connor McDavid has scored 23 goals and added 76 assists so far this season. 

Can Blue Jackets Offense Step Up?

The Blue Jackets have won two of the last three games, and in the two wins have been good. Two games ago against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Blue Jackets scored six goals and they won by three goals. In the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Blue Jackets scored three goals, but the defense gave up five goals and they were defeated. The Blue Jackets are averaging 2.98 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.66 goals per game. Johnny Gaudreau has scored 10 goals and added 35 assists. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts

• The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Oilers and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Oilers and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
• The Blue Jackets have won the third period in five of their last six games following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.

Edmonton Oilers Team Facts

• The underdogs have won each of the Oilers’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Oilers have won the first period in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Oilers’ last 18 games as favorites.

Oilers vs Blue Jackets Betting Prediction

This is going to be an easy victory by the Oilers. The Blue Jackets in the last game gave up five goals, and they are going to really struggle in this game. The Oilers are averaging 3.53 goals, and they are going to score at least five goals here. The Blue Jackets offense might score a couple of goals, but they aren’t going to score enough to keep this game close. Back the Oilers -1.5.