Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction 1/22/25 NHL Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.

Columbus Blue Jackets Recap

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at the hands of the New York Islanders last time out to fall to 22-18-7 on the year. After this game, Columbus will meet the Hurricanes and Kings.

Blue Jackets Drop Back-To-Back Games

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets in scoring with 51 points including 15 goals and a team-high 36 assists while Kirill Marchenko has 50 points with a team-high 18 goals and 32 assists. Sean Monahan has 41 points with 14 goals and 27 assists while Dmitri Voronkov has 31 points with 17 goals and 14 assists. Kent Johnson has 27 points with 13 goals and 14 assists and Cole Sillinger has 23 points with 16 assists. Daniil Tarasov is 4-6-2 with a 3.64 GAA and an .872 save percentage while Elvis Merzlikins is 16-11-3 with a 3.06 GAA and an .890 save percentage this season between the pipes for Columbus. Jet Greaves has also gone 2-1-2 with a 2.98 GAA and a .906 save percentage as well for the Blue Jackets.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won each of their last three games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Maple Leafs have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 11 of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs Recap

The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to add to their 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last time out. After this game, Toronto will head on the road to take on the Senators in Ottawa in another installment of the Battle of Ontario.

Maple Leafs Win 3rd In A Row

Mitch Marner has a team-high 67 points with 15 goals and a team-high 52 assists while William Nylander has 49 points with a team-high 28 goals. John Tavares has 42 points with 20 goals and 22 assists and Auston Matthews has 37 points with 19 goals and 18 assists. Matthew Knies has 31 points with 18 goals while Morgan Rielly has 22 points with 5 goals and 17 assists as well on the year. Anthony Stolarz has gone 9-5-2 on the year in goal for Toronto with a 2.13 GAA and a .928 save percentage while Joseph Woll is 17-8 with a 2.69 GAA and a .907 save percentage and Dennis Hildeby has a 3-2 record, a 3.18 GAA and an .891 save percentage.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Maple Leafs have won each of their last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have lost nine of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Maple Leafs’ last nine home night games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games has gone UNDER the total goals line.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

I’m on the Maple Leafs here. I know Columbus has been able to provide value in the underdog role, especially here with a pair of wins over Toronto already this season. However, Columbus has started to spiral on this road trip and I think the Blue Jackets just want to get back home. Toronto’s playing really well right now and are scoring goals in bunches and I just don’t know if Columbus can keep pace here. Give me the Maple Leafs.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Toronto -230