Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Prediction & Picks - Nov. 13

The Columbus Blue Jackets (8-7-1) take on the Edmonton Oilers (8-6-4) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off a vistory. The Blue Jackets knocked off the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent outing, while the Oilers are coming off a 2-1 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we predict to bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Oilers have totaled 30 goals in their past 10 games, while giving up 36 goals. A total of 23 power-play opportunities during that time have netted eight power-play goals (34.8%). They are 4-3-3 over those games.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-118)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Oilers (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have gone 3-1-4 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 8-7-1.
• Columbus is 3-4-1 (seven points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
• In the five games this season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
• Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in nine games (7-1-1, 15 points).
• In the four games when Columbus has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (eight points).
• In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Blue Jackets went 3-2-1 in those matchups (seven points).

Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers (8-6-4 overall) have posted a record of 4-4-8 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
• In the nine games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
• This season the Oilers scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• When Edmonton has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (2-4-0 record).
• The Oilers have earned 16 points in their 11 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and registered three points with a record of 0-4-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Edmonton is 7-4-3 (17 points).
• The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Oilers went 1-2-1 in those matchups (three points).

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Blue Jackets vs. Oilers 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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