Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Apr 24, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Edmonton Oilers meet in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, with puck drop at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Oilers vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Oilers vs. Blue Jackets?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Oilers-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 64% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-114), Oilers -1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +220, Oilers -250
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Oilers, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +220, which means you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -250, where you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +220 via FanDuel Sportsbook (4.4% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.4% edge)

When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets of the day across all major pro and college sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

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 4.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Oilers-Blue Jackets matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Sunday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Oilers star is a 45.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 9.3% probability
• Connor McDavid: 9.2% probability
• Evander Kane: 8.5% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.5% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Jack Roslovic: 6.0% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.7% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.1% probability
• Justin Danforth: 3.4% probability
• Eric Robinson: 3.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 45.8% probability
• Connor McDavid: 45.5% probability
• Evander Kane: 42.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 32.0% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 27.1% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Jack Roslovic: 32.6% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 30.8% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 23.6% probability
• Cole Sillinger: 21.3% probability
• Justin Danforth: 20.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Oilers vs. Blue Jackets on Sunday April 24, 2022.

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Oilers vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Oilers?

• Date: Sunday April 24, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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