Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 11/10/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (-145) Oilers (+125)

The Columbus Blue Jackets (7-6-0) are on their way to Rogers Place on Monday where they will meet the Edmonton Oilers (6-5-4). The line on this matchup has the Blue Jackets at -145 while the Oilers are at +125. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Columbus Blue Jackets will need a bounce back game after taking a 5-1 loss to the Flames in their previous contest . The Blue Jackets had a below average offensive outing in this defeat. In the outing, they netted 1 out of the 43 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. Columbus recorded 6 penalty minutes in this game.

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Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned 40 goals (25th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have allowed 41. For the year, they have recorded 14 points and their points percentage is sitting at .538. Columbus has compiled 31 power play chances and they have notched 5 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 16.13%. When at even strength, the Blue Jackets have conceded 29 goals while scoring 35 of their own. Columbus has tried 426 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.4%. The Blue Jackets have had 434 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .906. Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have earned 38 power play opportunities (27th in pro hockey) and have tallied 12 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Elvis Merzlikins. The opposition has notched 744 goals versus Merzlikins in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 3.17. Merzlikins has played in 250 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage is .902 in his 12,947 minutes in the crease. He has a win-loss mark of 98-102-35 and he has started in 235 games. For his career, Merzlikins has 115 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .489. Merzlikins has had 7,592 shots against him and has accrued 6,848 total saves.

Their last time out, Edmonton played the Stars in a game where the Oilers got the tie by a tally of 3-3. The Oilers had 3 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they took. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this game and scored 1 out of those opportunities.

On the campaign, the Edmonton Oilers have earned a total of 46 goals, 16 points, and a points percentage of .533. They have permitted 46 goals to be scored by way of 38 goals at even strength and 8 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Oilers have accumulated 32 goals at even strength and 14 goals (4th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 40 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 35.00%. Edmonton has attempted 433 shots (5th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 10.62%, while allowing their opponents 374 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 78.38% on their opponents 37 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 87.7%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Stuart Skinner defending the goal. Skinner has compiled a career record of 102-57-17 and has participated in 184 games. Skinner's quality start rate is 55.1% and he has qualified for 98 quality starts in his NHL career. He has racked up 4,596 saves out of 5,077 shots taken, giving him a rate of .905. Teams are averaging 2.70 goals per game and he has allowed 481 goals overall. He has made the start in 178 games and has racked up 9,248 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Columbus (-145)

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