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The Columbus Blue Jackets (8-7-1) host the Edmonton Oilers (8-6-4) at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets took down the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent outing, while the Oilers are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Oilers have recorded a 4-3-3 record after totaling 30 total goals (eight power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 34.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 36 goals in those games.
Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-123)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Oilers (+1.5)
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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have gone 3-1-4 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 8-7-1.
- In the eight games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-4-1 record (good for seven points).
- In the five games this season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal, they've finished 1-4-0 (two points).
- Columbus has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in nine games (7-1-1, 15 points).
- In the four games when Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal, it won every time (eight points).
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 3-2-1 (seven points).
Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers have a 4-4-8 record in overtime contests this season and an 8-6-4 overall record.
- Edmonton has earned 12 points (5-2-2) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Oilers registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Edmonton has earned four points (2-4-0 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Oilers have scored at least three goals 11 times, earning 16 points from those matchups (6-1-4).
- This season, Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 0-4-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Edmonton is 7-4-3 (17 points).
- The Oilers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Oilers finished 1-2-1 in those matchups (three points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Blue Jackets Rank | Blue Jackets AVG | Oilers AVG | Oilers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 3 | Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| 19th | 3.19 | Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 26th |
| 3rd | 31.9 | Shots | 28.6 | 13th |
| 29th | 31.5 | Shots Allowed | 24.8 | 3rd |
| 30th | 15% | Power Play % | 31.25% | 3rd |
| 27th | 72.73% | Penalty Kill % | 81.63% | 10th |
Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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