The Edmonton Oilers (4-4-1) and Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-1) meet at Nationwide Arena on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers took down the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Nashville Predators.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to bring home the win in Monday's hockey contest.
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Blue Jackets 5, Oilers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+201)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 4-4-1 record overall, with a 2-1-3 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- In the three games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (good for five points).
- In the two games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Edmonton finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Oilers have scored more than two goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
- In the three games when Edmonton has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 1-1-1 record (three points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 4-3-1 (nine points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents once, and lost.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (3-3-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Columbus failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in five games, earning seven points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in three games and registered four points with a record of 2-1-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents three times this season, and earned three points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.33 | Goals Scored | 3.86 | 5th |
| 17th | 3.22 | Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 21st |
| 3rd | 34.8 | Shots | 29.9 | 13th |
| 3rd | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 11th |
| 27th | 13.04% | Power Play % | 15% | 25th |
| 32nd | 60% | Penalty Kill % | 80% | 13th |
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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