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The Edmonton Oilers (13-10-2) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-10-3) at Rogers Place on Thursday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Oilers fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-0 loss to the Calgary Flames.
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Here's our pick for who will clinch the win in Thursday's matchup.
During the last 10 contests for the Blue Jackets (6-3-1), their offense has totaled 39 goals while their defense has given up 33 goals. They have had 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (12.0%).
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final score of Oilers 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-293)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have finished 5-2-7 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 13-10-2.
- Edmonton has 12 points (5-1-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Oilers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Edmonton finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
- The Oilers have scored more than two goals 15 times, and are 13-1-1 in those games (to record 27 points).
- In the nine games when Edmonton has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 12 points after finishing 5-2-2.
- In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 12-8-2 (26 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 2-3-5 record in overtime games this season and an 11-10-3 overall record.
- Columbus has earned five points (1-2-3) in its six games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Columbus has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 22 points in their 13 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 6-4-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-6-2 (14 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents eight times this season, and earned seven points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 2.88 | Goals Scored | 3.46 | 8th |
| 13th | 2.96 | Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 29th |
| 1st | 33 | Shots | 31.4 | 3rd |
| 3rd | 25.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 22nd | 17.74% | Power Play % | 16.13% | 24th |
| 30th | 72.13% | Penalty Kill % | 72.73% | 28th |
Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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