Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 10/28/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Monday, October 28, 2024

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: NBC4 WCMH-TV

The Edmonton Oilers (2-4-1) are hitting the road to Nationwide Arena on Monday where they will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-3-0).

The Edmonton Oilers had a rough game after their 3-2 defeat to the Hurricanes in their previous outing. Edmonton had 6 penalty mins in this contest. In addition, they had 4 power play chances and scored 1 goal. The Oilers had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. For the game, they converted 2 out of the 35 shots they tried.

Edmonton Oilers opponents have 22 power play tries (19th in the league) and have notched 10 goals in those attempts. The Oilers have had 183 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .852. Edmonton has attempted 227 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 6.2%. When at even strength, the Oilers have allowed the opponent to score 17 goals while notching 12 themselves. Edmonton has accumulated 19 power play opportunities and they have added 2 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 10.53%. For the season, they have accumulated 5 points and their points percentage sits at .357. When discussing their scoring capabilities, the Edmonton Oilers have earned 14 goals (30th in the NHL) so far this season and have conceded 27.

The man in goal for this game is Stuart Skinner. Over the course of his pro career, Skinner has recorded 72 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .585. His save percentage is at .908 during his 7,331 minutes played. Skinner has had 3,621 shot attempts against him and has accrued 3,287 saves. Opponents have been able to score 334 goals versus Skinner in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.73. He has accumulated a record of 73-39-11 and he has started in 123 games. Skinner has played in 128 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last game, Columbus played the Maple Leafs in a matchup where the Blue Jackets got the win by a mark of 6-2. They had 4 power play chances in this outing but weren't able to score a goal. The Blue Jackets scored 6 goals out of the 38 shots on goal they took.

So far this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a total of 24 goals, 6 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 20 goals to be scored by way of 16 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blue Jackets have scored 21 goals at even strength and 3 goals (27th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have recorded 18 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 16.67%. Columbus has put up 181 shots (26th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 13.26%, while allowing the opposition 164 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.78% on their oppositions 18 power play tries, and their save percentage is 87.8%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Elvis Merzlikins in net. He has tallied 5,302 saves out of 5,867 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .904. Merzlikins has amassed a lifetime record of 68-81-30 and has played in 193 games. He has been a starter 179 games and has accumulated 10,564 mins. Merzlikins' quality start percentage comes out to 47.5% and he has accumulated 85 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 3.21 goals/game and he has surrendered 565 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Edmonton

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