Published Nov 13, 1:15am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 13, 1:15am ET
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Two teams that are still hoping to reach their peak performance level in the NHL collide when the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Edmonton Oilers. Find our picks here.
The Oilers have fared pretty well in the NHL so far this season, winning seven of their 17 games. However, they have registered just four victories across their last ten.
Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets currently sit bottom of the Metropolitan Division after going 8-7-1. Despite this, they have recorded victories in five of their last ten.
Despite sitting bottom of the Metropolitan Division, the Blue Jackets have a competitive 8-7-1 record so far this season.
They have won five of their last ten, and they rank among the best offensive teams in the Eastern Conference.
However, they will need to improve defensively after conceding a division-high 51 goals. Confidence levels should be high after a shootout win over the Seattle Kraken in their latest NHL outing on Tuesday.
The Edmonton Oilers will also have a point to prove this weekend, as they sit sixth in the Pacific Division.
They have a winning record so far this season, having gone 7-6-4. However, wins across their last ten have been rarer after winning just four times.
Despite that, confidence should be high within the camp following an excellent win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime earlier this week. Repeating that feat on the road will be their big challenge on Thursday.
| TOTAL | Oilers | Blue Jackets | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 70 | 40 | 27 | - |
| GOALS | 441 | 250 | 191 |
The Oilers have been slightly challenging to get right so far this season. However, they have a reliable 57.1% strike-rate against the Blue Jackets.
That could be the trend worth following when assessing the standout Oilers vs. Blue Jackets picks on Thursday.
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