The Blue Jackets will play the Oilers on Thursday, December 5th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 9:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be taking on the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets currently have a 91.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers head into this game with a 92.00 power ranking.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - With the NHL season now underway, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 3-7-2 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. The Columbus Blue Jackets now rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Edmonton Oilers - The Edmonton Oilers possess a 5-6-1 record as a home team. That record ranks them 7th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 2nd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 8th (84) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Edmonton Oilers, currently rank 17th (72) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 5th (84) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Edmonton Oilers have given up 74 goals this season, ranking them 14th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 1-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Edmonton Oilers owning a 0-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 11-10-3 record and the Edmonton Oilers hold a 13-10-2 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hark! The Columbus Blue Jackets...face the Edmonton Oilers in battle...on December 5th, 2024...in a clash of titans...in the 2024-25 NHL season...
The Blue Jackets, with a...record of 11-10-3...look to improve their standing...against the Oilers, who sit...at 13-10-2, with 28 points...to their name...
As the puck drops...analyze the odds before game begins...and see this game's prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM...Learn how to bet on hockey...at SportsBetting3.com...
Will the Blue Jackets...be able to overcome the...Oilers on their home ice...or will the Oilers prevail...in a display of dominance...only time will tell...
So gather 'round, hockey fans...for a night of excitement...as two teams collide...in a quest for victory...in the game we all love...ice hockey!
Best Blue Jackets at Oilers Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Edmonton Oilers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Edmonton Oilers are the -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -135 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $135 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $115 betting the under.
The Edmonton Oilers are -1.5 -115 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -105 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Blue Jackets
Oilers
12/05/24 9:08pm EST | +240-300 |
- Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $240 at +240 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 29.41%.
- Edmonton Oilers bettors risk $100 to win $33.33 at -300 odds. The implied probability for Edmonton Oilers is 75%.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers Prop Bets
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Blue Jackets
Oilers
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/05/24 9:08pm EST | Yes -210No +155Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
CBJ at EDM 12/05/24 9:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1152.5 u -120Bet |
Oilers
Total Goals
CBJ at EDM 12/05/24 9:08pm EST | 4 o -1254 u -110Bet |
Connor McDavid
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at EDM 12/05/24 9:08pm EST | Yes +2500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Leon Draisaitl
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at EDM 12/05/24 9:08pm EST | Yes +3300Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Edmonton Oilers | 29 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 0.586 | 36 | 17 | 91 | 81 | +10.0 | 8-6-1 | 9-4-1 | 0-0 | 8-2-0 | W4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 29 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 0.414 | 28 | 11 | 97 | 103 | -6.0 | 8-4-2 | 4-9-2 | 1-0 | 4-4-2 | OT1 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Edmonton Oilers Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blue Jackets | +30000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Oilers | +750 Bet |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Edmonton Oilers Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 at 9:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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