Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be facing off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena with both teams having similar records of 3-2-0 and 2-3-0 respectively. Columbus won two out of the three matchups against Toronto last season. The game is set to start at 7:30 PM EST. Toronto is the betting favorite with an opening line of -230, which has since shifted to Toronto -195.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Maple Leafs -195 | Blue Jackets +170

Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+125) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-145)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 66%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs have been performing well this season, with a strong offense and solid defense. They rank 18th in goals per game and fourth in shots per game. Max Domi and Mitch Marner lead the team with five points each. On the defensive end, they rank fifth in goals against per game and shots against per game. Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby have been impressive in goal, with solid records and save percentages. With a power ranking of 18, Toronto is ranked 21 in offense and fifth in defense, boasting a 7-5 record this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

In their previous game, the Columbus Blue Jackets lost 3-1 to the Minnesota Wild with Yegor Chinakhov scoring the only goal and Daniil Tarasov making 32 saves. The Blue Jackets have shown strength in offense, ranking ninth in goals per game, with Chinakhov leading the team with seven points. However, their defense has struggled, ranking 24th in goals against per game. Goaltending has been a weak spot, with Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov both facing challenges. The team currently has a power ranking of 29, with a record of 2-3. They have shown promise in offense but need to improve defensively and in goaltending. Toronto has had the upper hand in recent matchups against Columbus.