| MATCHUP | Toronto Maple Leafs | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4-1 | 5-4-0 |
| Where | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | NHL Net | |
In this article we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, October 29th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 5-4-1 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday. Toronto blew a 3-2 lead in the third period, but they scored with about two minutes left to escape with the win. The Maple Leafs out shot Calgary by a total of 37-29, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Domi (2) and Knies (2), while Anthony Stolarz stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Sabres by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 before that. The Maple Leafs have won two games in a row and they are currently tied for third in the Atlantic standings with 11 points. Toronto has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 13.0% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with three goals and 12 assists, while John Tavares and Matthew Knies have each added 13 points. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Cayden Primeau, who is 2-0-0 with a 3.46 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-4-0 this year after they defeated Buffalo in overtime by a score of 4-3 last night. Columbus erased a 3-2 deficit late in the third and they scored with about two minutes left in overtime for the victory. The Blue Jackets out shot Buffalo by a total of 39-38, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Chinakhov, Wood (2), and Werenski, while Jet Greaves stopped 35 out of 38 shots, which was a .921 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Columbus defeated the Penguins by a score of 5-4, but did lose to the Capitals by a score of 5-1 before that. The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 10 points. Columbus has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 15.0% on the power play and 60.7% on the penalty kill this season. Dmitri Voronkov and Kirill Marchenko have led Columbus with nine points each, while Boone Jenner and Zach Werenski both have six points. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Elvis Merzlikins, who is 3-1-0 with a 2.96 goals against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last six games at Nationwide Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have lost six of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Blue Jackets.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in seven of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have lost the second period in three of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last six night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have lost 15 of their last 18 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the first period in three of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Maple Leafs’ last nine games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blue Jackets’ last four home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games at Nationwide Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 night games.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents at Nationwide Arena.
- Charlie Coyle has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents at Nationwide Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances at Nationwide Arena.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances in night games.
- John Tavares has recorded an assist in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games.
Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after picking up a win on Tuesday, so both will be on a back to back here. The Maple Leafs are 0-2-0 on the road this year, while the Blue Jackets are 1-3–0 at home. Toronto has had some defensive issues in their first 10 games of the season and they have allowed three goals or more in five straight. Columbus has scored at least four goals in three of their last four and I think they will have plenty of chances here. Take the over in this contest.