The visiting Columbus Blue Jackets hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to steal a win at Air Canada Centre against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Columbus Blue Jackets were listed as 122 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5.5 before betting started earlier on Wednesday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Maple Leafs to win this game 3.5-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Maple Leafs bring a 16-17-7 record to the battle against the 15-25-4 Blue Jackets. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Toronto go 16-19-5 so far and the Blue Jackets go 21-20-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Columbus injuries news.
The Blue Jackets - Maple Leafs odds would favor the Maple Leafs if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Toronto is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Columbus is at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.6 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.27 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 18.85% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 80.86% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Columbus was a 5-2 loser on the road against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at -170 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Toronto lost its last outing, a 7-0 result against the Sharks on January 09. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
- Columbus is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 8 games on the road
- Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
Next Betting Matchups
Columbus home to Colorado, Saturday, January 16th
Toronto home to Chicago, Friday, January 15th
