Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers: Game preview, predictions and odds | December 5, 2024

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a cross-conference matchup on Thursday as both teams look to improve in the standings.

In the case of Edmonton, after making a run to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, the team has struggled to find the same consistency this season.

On the flip side, the Blue Jackets haven't been able to keep up in a stacked Metropolitan Division.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers: Head-to-head & key stats

The Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers game on Thursday will be the second and final meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Oilers winning the reverse clash 6-1 back in late October.

• Columbus ranks eighth in goals for per game with 3.46
• Edmonton ranks 18th in the same category with 2.88 goals per game
• Edmonton ranks 13th in goals allowed per game with 2.96
• Columbus ranks 29th in goals allowed per game with 3.50
• Edmonton has gone just 5-6-1 at home this season
• Columbus has gone 2-6-2 on the road this season

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers: Preview

Heading into the game, the Edmonton Oilers are fifth in the Pacific Division with a record of 13-10-2. The team currently has 28 points and sits two points behind the third-place Canucks and the fourth-place Flames, who both have 30 points.

In addition, the team is sitting three points ahead of the sixth-place Seattle Kraken and the seventh-place San Jose Sharks, who both have 25 points.

On the flip side, Columbus is in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division with an 11-10-3 record and 25 points, tied with the last-place New York Islanders who also have 25 points. Sitting just ahead of Columbus in the standings is the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have 26 points.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers: Odds & prediction

Heading into the game, the Oilers are sitting as sizable betting favorites on most major sportsbooks. On DraftKings, the team is a -270 favorite to win tonight, while on the flip side, Columbus is a +220 underdog. Meanwhile, on FanDuel, Edmonton is a -250 favorite while Columbus is a +202 underdog.

This means it would take a $250 bet on the Oilers as the favorites to win $100, while a $100 bet on Columbus as the underdogs would win $202.

Editor's Note: Odds are subject to change between now and puck drop.

Prediction: Edmonton 4, Columbus 2