Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Predictions and Odds - Dec 16, 2021

The Edmonton Oilers face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Rogers Place on Thursday, starting at 9:00 PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Oilers, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Oilers?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blue Jackets-Oilers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 63% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with +120 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds on offer at -140.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -200, which means you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +180, where you can put down $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -140 with PointsBet (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets Win at +180 with FanDuel Sportsbook (1.6% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -105 with PointsBet (53% probability)

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 1.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Columbus vs. Edmonton, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Blue Jackets-Oilers matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Oilers on Thursday December 16, 2021.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers 2021 Game Info

When do the Oilers play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Thursday December 16, 2021
• Time: 9:00 PM EST / 6:00 PM PST
• Venue: Rogers Place

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