Blue Jackets vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 7, 2024, 11:22PM | Published: Mar 6, 2024, 6:46PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the favoured Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Blue Jackets vs Oilers game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Oilers
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Columbus-Edmonton NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 67% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Oilers: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $3.70, Oilers $1.36
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 ($2.10), Oilers -1.5 ($1.81)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.71, Under $2.28
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Blue Jackets at $3.70 and the Oilers at $1.36.
The Blue Jackets are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $2.10 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.81.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.71 and odds for the Under at $2.28.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Blue Jackets vs Oilers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $3.70 with Betfair (5.8% edge) 🔥
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $2.10 with Betfair (53% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.28 with Betfair (3.6% edge)
When you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across any sport.
These Blue Jackets vs Oilers betting tips are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option due to the 5.8% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.28) that are available from Betfair.
Blue Jackets vs Oilers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Columbus vs Edmonton on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Oilers: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Oilers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Oilers.
McDavid has a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Oilers star has a 44.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 5.9% probability
- Boone Jenner: 5.2% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 3.7% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 3.6% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 3.3% probability
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 9.2% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 8.5% probability
- Zach Hyman: 6.7% probability
- Adam Henrique: 5.1% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 32.3% probability
- Boone Jenner: 30.6% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 22.3% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 22.1% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 20.9% probability
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 44.2% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 43.9% probability
- Zach Hyman: 38.3% probability
- Adam Henrique: 30.5% probability
- Evander Kane: 26.6% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Columbus vs Edmonton game at Nationwide Arena.
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Blue Jackets vs Oilers: Preview
The match-up between the Blue Jackets and Oilers at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Friday 8 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Columbus vs Edmonton predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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