NHL Betting: Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Odds & Pick: November 16th 2009

Edmonton Oilers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Free NHL Pick: Columbus -110 NHL odds
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Last Wednesday’s 9-1 loss to Detroit notwithstanding, the Blue Jackets have been playing well. They bounced back from the embarrassing loss to the Wings by defeating Anaheim in their most recent game. They’ve now won three of their last four. For the season, they’re 10-6-2 including 5-2-2 at home.

The Jackets did lose at Edmonton a few weeks ago. However, the Oilers haven’t been nearly as tough on the road, going just 2-7-1. Unlike the Jackets, the Oilers come in off three straight losses. In fact, they’ve got just two wins in their last nine games.

While they did have an edge in shots on goal in yesterday’s loss at Atlanta, they’ve still been outshot in 15 of their 18 games overall. Of course, it doesn’t help that they’ve already lost 91 man games to injury this season. Note that the Oilers are 0-1 when playing the second of back to back games this season and 3-6 their last nine in that situation, dating back to last year.

The Jackets are a profitable 31-22 at home with an o/u line of 5.5 the past 2+ seasons and they’re already 4-2 (+2.6) this year when attempting to avenge an earlier loss. Given Edmonton’s current problems, the current price appears justified. Consider laying the wood.