Moneyline Favors the Edmonton Oilers in Battle with the Columbus Blue Jackets – Betting Odds and Pick
A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Columbus Blue Jackets dueling the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday at Rexall Place.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Edmonton Oilers as -115 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3-2.2 win for the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Columbus Blue Jackets have seen them go 19-27-5 so far this season, while the Oilers are at 19-26-5. In totals betting, the Edmonton Oilers are 25-22-3, while the Blue Jackets are 25-23-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Columbus injuries news.
The Edmonton Oilers sit at No. 30 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Columbus Blue Jackets sit at a No. 24 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Edmonton's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 2.44 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.2 goals allowed. The Oilers power play is averaging 17.29% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 80.98% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 5-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Canadiens on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at +134 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Edmonton was a 4-1 loser at home against the Predators. Bettors on Nashville at -139 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus at Vancouver, Thursday, February 4th
Edmonton at Ottawa, Thursday, February 4th