Columbus Blue Jackets

Ice Hockey NHL Scotiabank Arena Sat 5 Apr 19:00

Toronto Maple Leafs

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  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

Leafs to Outscore Blue Jackets

Our best betting prediction is the Maple Leafs to beat the Blue Jackets in 60 minutes and we think that the -120 represents an attractive wager on the 3-Way Moneyline.

Blue Jackets Overcame Leafs in Previous Clash

Columbus Blue Jackets lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Colorado Avalanche 7-3 at Nationwide Arena. Sean Monahan, Boone Jenner and Zach Aston-Reese scored one goal each.

Toronto Maple Leafs were winners last time out. Their 3-2 victory against Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena was their fourth straight home triumph. Mitchell Marner, Matthew Knies and John Tavares scored one goal apiece. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves (.935).

The Blue Jackets beat the Leafs in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Scotiabank Arena. The Blue Jackets have three straight wins against the Leafs. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 23-19-5 3.03 .896 1
23/24 13-17-8 3.45 .897 1
Anthony Stolarz (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 15-8-3 2.4 .917 1
23/24 16-7-1 2.03 .925 2
Columbus Blue Jackets – Last 10 Games

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 33.1 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 4.0 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.5%.

Boone Jenner is the top points scorer with 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, with Kirill Marchenko recording 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 4.20 goal against average with a .866 save percentage.

Toronto Maple Leafs – Last 10 Games

The Leafs have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 27.2 shots on goal, with a 31.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.4%.

The top points scorer is John Tavares with 14 points, 9 goals and 5 assists, while Auston Matthews is next best after registering 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 2.81 GAA with a .914 SV%.

Expert NHL Analysis

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert NHL predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the player and goalie stats that are the most valuable.

Key Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs stats:

  • Maple Leafs have won 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Maple Leafs have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Maple Leafs have won 4 consecutive games at home this season.
  • Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Blue Jackets have lost 16 of their last 25 games on the road this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

It’s time to side with Toronto Maple Leafs to record a victory in this NHL encounter. They should have the upper hand and the -120 for our pick on the 60-minute line looks a good price.

There are some value betting options beyond simply backing Toronto to win, with Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line and Winning Margin viable alternatives to get more juice.

Leafs 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Adam Fantilli Over 1.5 Shots -192 bet365 logo

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. There is odds of -192 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Bet Builder Tips

3-Way Moneyline Maple Leafs
To Score John Tavares
Shots on Goal Adam Fantilli Over 1.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets Blue Jackets logo 2 - 6 Maple Leafs logo Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs are available at +2200 to secure a 6-2 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Running Scared of Leafs Win

Toronto Maple Leafs are regarded as having a 64% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -179. Columbus Blue Jackets are the underdogs at +146 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -110.

There are odds of -140 for the Leafs to open the scoring and that makes them favorites. Opponents Blue Jackets are -100 to light the lamp first instead.

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Auston Matthews Favorite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Auston Matthews to light the lamp at anytime are able to get -132. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +575.

Player Goals

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
First
-132
Anytime
+575
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William Nylander (Maple Leafs)
First
+120
Anytime
+800
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John Tavares (Maple Leafs)
First
+138
Anytime
+900
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Mitchell Marner (Maple Leafs)
First
+170
Anytime
+1050
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Player Shots

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
Over 4.5
+150
Under 4.5
-200
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Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)
Over 3.5
+140
Under 3.5
-185
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William Nylander (Maple Leafs)
Over 2.5
-152
Under 2.5
+115
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John Tavares (Maple Leafs)
Over 2.5
-114
Under 2.5
-114
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Micro Betting

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

Puck Line

Total Goals

Total Goals

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
8 Zach Werenski 73 27.06 20 54 74 11
86 Kirill Marchenko 71 18.8 31 39 70 26
91 Kent Johnson 60 17.45 22 28 50 -1

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
16 Mitchell Marner 74 21.39 24 69 93 11
88 William Nylander 75 19.71 42 38 80 7
91 John Tavares 68 18.33 36 34 70 8

Injuries & Suspensions

Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kevin Labanc
Injured

Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jani Hakanpaeae
Injured
Jake McCabe
Injured
Max Pacioretty
Injured
David Kampf
Injured

Starting Lineups

Toronto Maple Leafs logo Toronto Maple Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets logo Columbus Blue Jackets

41
Anthony Stolarz
44
Morgan Rielly
25
Brandon Carlo
23
Matthew Knies
34
Auston Matthews
16
Mitchell Marner
86
Kirill Marchenko
23
Sean Monahan
91
Kent Johnson
15
Dante Fabbro
8
Zach Werenski
90
Elvis Merzlikins

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Columbus Blue Jackets logo Columbus Blue Jackets

41
Anthony Stolarz
95
Oliver Ekman-Larsson
8
Christopher Tanev
74
Bobby McMann
91
John Tavares
88
William Nylander
21
James van Riemsdyk
19
Adam Fantilli
38
Boone Jenner
9
Ivan Provorov
5
Denton Mateychuk
90
Elvis Merzlikins

Toronto Maple Leafs logo Toronto Maple Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets logo Columbus Blue Jackets

41
Anthony Stolarz
2
Simon Benoit
51
Philippe Myers
24
Scott Laughton
11
Max Domi
19
Calle Jaernkrok
24
Mathieu Olivier
4
Cole Sillinger
10
Dmitri Voronkov
44
Erik Gudbranson
3
Jack Johnson
90
Elvis Merzlikins

Toronto Maple Leafs logo Toronto Maple Leafs

Columbus Blue Jackets logo Columbus Blue Jackets

41
Anthony Stolarz
18
Steven Lorentz
29
Pontus Holmberg
89
Nick Robertson
17
Justin Danforth
7
Sean Kuraly
27
Zach Aston-Reese
90
Elvis Merzlikins

Previous Columbus Blue Jackets Lineups

03 Apr NHL
Avalanche 7-3 Blue Jackets
01 Apr NHL
Predators 4-8 Blue Jackets
29 Mar NHL
Blue Jackets 2-3 Senators
28 Mar NHL
Canucks 6-7 Blue Jackets
24 Mar NHL
Blue Jackets 4-3 Islanders
21 Mar NHL
Blue Jackets 3-6 Penguins
20 Mar NHL
Panthers 1-0 Blue Jackets
17 Mar NHL
Devils 2-1 Blue Jackets
15 Mar NHL
Rangers 4-0 Blue Jackets
13 Mar NHL
Golden Knights 4-0 Blue Jackets

Previous Toronto Maple Leafs Lineups

02 Apr NHL
Panthers 2-3 Maple Leafs
30 Mar NHL
Maple Leafs 3-2 Ducks
29 Mar NHL
Maple Leafs 3-1 Kings
27 Mar NHL
Maple Leafs 5-6 Sharks
25 Mar NHL
Flyers 2-7 Maple Leafs
22 Mar NHL
Maple Leafs 2-5 Predators
20 Mar NHL
Maple Leafs 4-3 Rangers
19 Mar NHL
Avalanche 1-2 Maple Leafs
17 Mar NHL
Flames 2-6 Maple Leafs
15 Mar NHL
Senators 4-2 Maple Leafs

NHL Standings

Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Utah 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 LA Kings 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Utah 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 LA Kings 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
2 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
3 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
4 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
5 Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
6 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
7 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
8 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
9 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
10 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
11 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
12 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
13 LA Kings 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
14 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
15 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
16 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
17 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
18 NY Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
19 NY Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
20 Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
21 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
22 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
23 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
24 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
25 St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
26 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
27 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
28 Utah 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
29 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
30 Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
31 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
32 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -