Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/23/2024]

The Edmonton Oilers will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Rogers Place on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Blue Jackets vs. Oilers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Oilers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 72% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Oilers (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

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Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Oilers
Puck Line	+1.5 (+125)	-1.5 (-150)
Moneyline	+290	-375
Total	o7 (+105)	u7 (-125)

• The Oilers are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with -150 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +125.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -375, which means you can risk $375 to win $100 for a total payout of $475 if they get the W.
• BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +290, where you can put down $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	+125
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+290
Total	Over 7	+105

Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Blue Jackets +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the best odds available.

And while the Oilers are more likely to win the game, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 7 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from BetMGM.

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Oilers?

According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Oilers.

Our projections give Draisaitl a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 45.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	4.4%
Yegor Chinakhov	4.2%
Cole Sillinger	4.1%
Kirill Marchenko	3.3%
Johnny Gaudreau	3.2%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	9.2%
Connor McDavid	8.7%
Zach Hyman	7.6%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	5.1%
Evander Kane	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Yegor Chinakhov	25.4%
Boone Jenner	23.5%
Kirill Marchenko	23.5%
Cole Sillinger	22.7%
Johnny Gaudreau	21.3%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	47.3%
Leon Draisaitl	45.6%
Zach Hyman	41.7%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	30.8%
Evander Kane	26.2%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before the Blue Jackets vs. Oilers on Tuesday January 23, 2024.

Blue Jackets vs. Oilers Game Information

Tuesday's matchup between the Oilers and Blue Jackets at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Tuesday January 23, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Tuesday's Blue Jackets vs. Oilers contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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