The Edmonton Oilers (8-6-4) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (8-7-1) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a win. The Oilers are coming off a 2-1 overtime triumph over the Philadelphia Flyers, while the Blue Jackets defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in a shootout in their last game.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a peek at which club we pick to bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
The Blue Jackets have recorded a 5-4-1 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 29 goals while giving up 34 in that time. On the power play, 25 opportunities have resulted in three goals (12.0% success rate).
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-107)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have gone 4-4-8 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 8-6-4.
- Edmonton is 5-2-2 (12 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they lost.
- Edmonton has finished 2-4-0 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
- The Oilers are 6-1-4 in the 11 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 16 points).
- In the seven games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up three points after finishing 0-4-3.
- In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 7-4-3 (17 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Oilers finished 1-2-1 in those matchups (three points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 3-1-4 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 8-7-1.
- Columbus has earned seven points (3-4-1) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Columbus failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in nine games, earning 15 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in four games this season and won all of those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 3-2-1 to register seven points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| 26th | 3.33 | Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 19th |
| 13th | 28.6 | Shots | 31.9 | 3rd |
| 3rd | 24.8 | Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 29th |
| 3rd | 31.25% | Power Play % | 15% | 30th |
| 10th | 81.63% | Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 27th |
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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