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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Columbus Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena in NHL Cup play. Toronto enters at 9-9-2, snapping a five-game skid with an overtime win over St. Louis, while Columbus sits at 10-8-2 after a loss to Winnipeg. Bettors will weigh the Maple Leafs’ home-ice advantage against the Blue Jackets’ balanced attack and physical play.
Line Movement and Odds
- Maple Leafs Puck Line: -1.5 (+203)
- Blue Jackets Puck Line: +1.5 (-255)
- Maple Leafs MoneyLine: -117
- Blue Jackets MoneyLine: -102
- Total: 6.5 (Over -119, Under -116)
Toronto opened as a slight home favorite, reflecting their strong scoring metrics despite injuries. See full NHL odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Toronto Maple Leafs Outlook
William Nylander scored the overtime winner against St. Louis, giving him 27 points in 17 games. John Tavares has 11 goals and 14 assists, while Joseph Woll made 28 saves in the victory. Toronto ranks 2nd in goals and assists league-wide, with 70 goals and 123 assists. Their physical play also stands out, ranking 5th in hits and 7th in blocks. Injuries to Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Chris Tanev remain concerns, but depth contributions have kept them competitive.
Columbus Blue Jackets Outlook
Zach Werenski scored against Winnipeg, becoming the first defenseman in franchise history to reach 400 career points. Kirill Marchenko leads with 22 points, while Dmitri Voronkov adds physicality with 39 hits. Columbus ranks 5th in shots on goal, showing offensive pressure, and recently had a five-game points streak (3-0-2). Despite a balanced schedule, they are 5-5-1 on the road, looking to rebound after their loss to the Jets.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The Maple Leafs must rely on Nylander and Tavares to drive offense while Woll anchors the net. The Blue Jackets need Marchenko and Werenski to sustain scoring while Voronkov sets the physical tone. Special teams and puck possession will be decisive factors.
Injuries / Availability
Toronto lists Auston Matthews (lower body), Chris Tanev (upper body), Anthony Stolarz (upper body), Brandon Carlo (lower body), Scott Laughton (upper body), Marshall Rifai (wrist), and Nicolas Roy (upper body) as out, with Matthew Knies (lower body) questionable. For full player status, check the Maple Leafs injury report.
Columbus lists Erik Gudbranson (upper body), Boone Jenner (upper body), and Luca Marrelli (shoulder) as out.
Environment
The game tips at Scotiabank Arena, where Toronto is 8-4-2 at home. Columbus is 5-5-1 on the road, beginning a four-game trip. Expect Toronto’s offensive pace to dictate, while Columbus leans on physical play to stay competitive.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Maple Leafs 4, Blue Jackets 3
- Best Bet: Maple Leafs MoneyLine -117
Toronto’s home-ice advantage and offensive depth give them the edge in a close contest. - Total: Over 6.5 (-119)
Our model projects 7 goals, leaning over given both teams’ scoring trends.
Toronto’s stars should carry them to a narrow win, but Columbus’ balanced attack makes this competitive. Expect a high-scoring game that trends over the total.
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