Wednesday’s NHL matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7) at Scotiabank Arena sees the Maple Leafs favored at home (-205 moneyline odds to win) against the Blue Jackets (+170). The game begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
ESPN+ will air this Maple Leafs versus Blue Jackets matchup.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
Favorite: Maple Leafs (-205)
Underdog: Blue Jackets (+170)
Over/under: 6.5
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Blue Jackets (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Maple Leafs 4 – Blue Jackets 2
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Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets Betting Trends
Toronto’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 21 times.
Columbus has played 29 games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
These two teams average a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this game’s total.
These two teams concede a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’souting’s over/under.
The Maple Leafs have compiled a 22-13 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
This season the Blue Jackets have been an underdog 37 times, and won 17, or 45.9%, of those games.
Maple Leafs Stats & Insights
The Maple Leafs offense’s 152 total goals (3.2 per game) are ranked 10th in the NHL this year.
On defense, the Maple Leafs have allowed 137 goals (2.8 per game) to rank 13th in NHL play.
The team’s goal differential is 10th-best in the league at +15.
The Maple Leafs convert 11.1% of their shots, ranking seventh in the NHL.
The Maple Leafs’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 24.5 hits and 16 blocked shots per game.
In their past 10 games, the Maple Leafs are 7-3-0 to earn 85.0% of the possible points.
They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over that span.
On the defensive end, the Maple Leafs have given up 30 goals (3.0 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Blue Jackets Stats & Insights
The Blue Jackets have the NHL’s eighth-best scoring offense (153 total goals, 3.3 per game).
The Blue Jackets’ 157 total goals allowed (3.3 per game) rank 27th in the league.
Their -4 goal differential ranks 15th in the league.
The Blue Jackets’ collective 10.9% shooting percentage ranks 12th in the league.
The Blue Jackets have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In the past 10 games, the Blue Jackets are 7-2-1 (80.0% of possible points).
They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) during that time.
On the defensive side, the Blue Jackets have allowed 2.4 goals per game (24 total) over those 10 outings.
Maple Leafs Key Players to Watch
Mitchell Marner has been a major player for Toronto this season, with 67 points in 48 games.
William Nylander has 49 points (one per game), scoring 28 goals and adding 21 assists.
Joseph Woll (17-8-0) has a 2.7 goals against average and a .907 save percentage (22nd in the league).
Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch
Zachary Werenski’s 15 goals and 36 assists in 47 contests give him 51 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 50 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 32 assists in 47 contests.
Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 16-11-3 in 30 games this season, conceding 92 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 744 saves and an .890 save percentage, 55th in the league.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Injuries
Maple Leafs: Jani Hakanpaa: Knee (Out), Anthony Stolarz: Knee (Out), John Tavares: Lower Body (Out), Calle Jarnkrok: Groin (Out), Connor Dewar: Upper Body (Questionable), Max Pacioretty: Upper Body (Out)
Blue Jackets: Boone Jenner: Shoulder (Out), Sean Monahan: Wrist (Out), Erik Gudbranson: Shoulder (Out), Yegor Chinakhov: Upper Body (Out), Denton Mateychuk: Illness (Out)
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