Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, November 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Edmonton Oilers face the Columbus Blue Jackets with both teams looking to improve on rocky seasons. The Oilers are 7-6-4 and are in the middle of the Pacific Division, while the Blue Jackets are 8-7-1 and at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Oilers vs Blue Jackets prediction!
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Edmonton hopes its offense carries them
The Oilers are turning a corner this season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.06 goals per game. Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins have scored 22 goals and 36 assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Jack Roslovic, Vasily Podkolzin, and Andrew Mangiapane have combined for 10 goals and 13 assists, while defensemen Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm have added three goals and 15 assists from the point to open up the offense.
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The offense has stepped up, but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.47 goals per game. Ty Emberson and Jake Walman have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares, but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Moreover, goaltender Calvin Pickard has struggled with a .836 save percentage and a 4.00 goals-against average on 134 shots with -8.1 goals saved above average.
Key Injuries:
LW Zach Hyman (wrist) could make his season debut Thursday or Saturday.
Blue Jackets hope defense improves
The Blue Jackets are having a promising season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.00 goals per game. Kirill Marchenko and Dmitry Voronkov have scored 14 goals and 17 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has also been great. Adam Fantilli, Boone Jenner, and Charlie Coyle have combined for nine goals and 21 assists while defenseman Zach Werenski has added four goals and seven assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up, but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.19 goals per game with 15 goals in their last four games. Ivan Provorov and Zach Werenski have combined for 2.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Jet Greeves, who has a .901 save percentage and a 2.89 goals-against average on 262 shots with 1.6 goals saved above average.
Key Injuries for Edmonton
C Kent Johnson (undisclosed) is questionable.
C Boone Jenner (undisclosed) is questionable.
Oilers vs Blue Jackets Pick
Money Line Pick For Oilers vs Blue Jackets
- Oilers (-130) (4 units)
The Oilers have found their footing lately and look to sweep the mini-series with a strong performance on the road. The Oilers should pile on the goals against the Blue Jackets, who allow 3.19 goals per game, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers should limit the Blue Jackets' offense with Ty Emberson, Jake Walman, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Calvin Pickard to make plenty of big saves. The Oilers should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Oilers money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Oilers vs Blue Jackets
- Over 6 (5 Units)
Both teams have awful defenses, and after a 5-4 overtime game a few days back, this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Blue Jackets, who average 3.00 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Oilers, who allow 3.47 goals per game, with Kirill Marchenko, Boone Jenner, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Oilers, who average 3.06 goals per game, should run up the score against the Blue Jackets, who have allowed 15 goals in their last four games, with Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement as Evan Bouchard and Mattias Ekholm pick apart the Blue Jackets defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
The Oilers face the Blue Jackets just three days after a thrilling 5-4 overtime game between the two teams.
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