Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Oilers vs Blue Jackets NHL Odds
Looking for Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets free hockey plays & NHL Odds? NHL betting sees the Oilers taking on the Blue Jackets on Wednesday December 7th at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all NHL Hockey matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NHL hockey predictions.
(19-12-7) Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (26-5-4)
Date: Tuesday, January 3
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Blue Jackets -160
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds:
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
Live NHL Odds
Updated Sportsbook Bonuses For TodayClick here to view… NHL ATS Stats & Expert NHL Betting Insight!
The Edmonton Oilers will be in Columbus on Tuesday to take the ice against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
The Oilers will be looking for their second win in their last three after falling at home 2-3 in a shootout against Vancouver on Saturday.
Columbus will look to extend their winning streak after beating up on the Wild 4-2 in Minnesota their last time on the ice.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers were at home on Saturday looking for a second consecutive win, but the puck wouldn’t drop in their favor and the game ended in a 2-3 loss against Vancouver in a shootout.
The Oilers were able to knot things up at one a piece with the second goal of the season from Drake Caggiula at the 12:31 mark in the second period.
Connor McDavid was able to find the net for the 14 time this year on a power play at 18:27 in the third, sending the game into an extra period.
After a scoreless overtime, Edmonton missed the net in each of their three shots during the shootout.
Check out the free sports picks from Cappers Picks experts today!
Edmonton has been able to put the puck in the back of the net for an average of 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them at 9th in the league. They have been solid on the power play, scoring on 21.6 percent of their opportunities.
The Oilers have had some rough moments on defense this year, but have managed to hold their opponents to an average of just 2.6 goals per night, good for 10th in the NHL.
They have been above the league average on the penalty kill, keeping other teams out of the goal 82.6 percent of the time Edmonton has been forced to skate a man down.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets just keep on winning. Their latest victory came on Saturday night 4-2 over the Wild in Minnesota. Cam Atkinson was able to put Columbus up 1-0 with his 16 goal of the season at the 10:05 mark in the first period.
Jake Johnson was able to find the net for the second time of the year at 3:29 into the second period and Atkinson scored his second of the game :15 to make it 3-0. Seth Jones went ahead and lit up the lantern at 17:35 in the second, just to give the Blue Jackets some extra insurance.
[dfads params=’groups=234&limit=1&return_javascript=1′]
Columbus is the best in the NHL when it comes to scoring, putting the puck in the net for an average of 3.5 goals per game. They are also the league’s strongest team on the power play, scoring on 27.5 percent of their opportunities.
The Jackets are 3rd in the NHL when it comes to defending the net and have only given up an average of 2.1 goals a night to their opponents. They have only allowed a goal 19 percent of the time they have been forced to skate a man down.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Edmonton is 5-2-1-2 in their previous 10 games
- Edmonton is 3-4-2-1 on the road this season following a loss.
- The total has stayed under in 7 of the previous 10 games for Edmonton.
- Columbus is 10-0-0 in their previous 10 games.
- Columbus is 20-2-3-1 following a win this season.
- The total has gone over in 6 of the previous 10 for the Blue Jackets
Free Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Hockey Prediction:
Any way you want to look at it, the Columbus Blue Jackets are hot right now. The Oilers have been able to hold their opponents to an average of just 2.6 goals per game, but it has been a while since they have faced a team with as many sharp shooters as Columbus has.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Columbus -160
The Blue Jackets are not only shooting the puck well, they are also playing very stingy defense, something I look to continue as they take the ice at home on Tuesday.
NHL Free Score Prediction: Edmonton 2 – Columbus 4
If you’re looking for more NHL picks like this Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets matchup we’ll be providing 4* free NHL predictions on the blog during the entire 2017 NHL season, and check out our Experts for guaranteed premium & free NHL Hockey picks!
CappersPicks.com has Stanley Cup odds up on a ton of futures, and you will also find NHL lines up for early games as well.
- 50% Reload Bonuses
- Daily Player Promos
- Live Dealer Casino
- Crypto Deposit Bonuses
- Same-Game Parlays
- Sports + Casino + Poker
- Same-Game Parlays
- Overnight Lines
- Progressive Jackpots
- Reduced-Juice Lines
- 7% Racebook Rebate
- 100% Crypto Bonus
- VIP Cash Rewards
- Live Betting & Props
- High Betting Limits
