As the NHL schedule moves toward its conclusion, the Toronto Maple Leafs are preparing for the playoffs, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have nothing to play for.
However, is there a chance for the Blue Jackets upset with a banged-up Leafs squad trying to get healthy for the playoffs?
We’ll review the important stats, trends, and odds before making our Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs picks.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Before we make our NHL picks, we always review the odds and betting records.
Moneyline: If only using the NHL odds, you are likely making Toronto Maple Leafs predictions. The Maple Leafs (-1.5) are the overwhelming moneyline favorite, listed between -350 to -400, while Columbus Blue Jackets (+1.5) are listed between +275 and +300.
For spread line bettors, Toronto has a 33-34 ats record, while Columbus is 38-38 ats.
Over/Under Total: The total goals line is set at 7.0, which should be featured in Columbus Blue Jackets games to the season’s end. The over is listed between +105 and +110, while the under is listed between -125 and -132.
The Maple Leafs have a 35-37-4 over/under record, while the Blue Jackets have a 41-33-2 over/under record.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Information
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Location of the Game: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, 7:00 PM ET .
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | Bally Sports Ohio | TSN 4
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
This Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs matchup is the third and final meeting between these two NHL teams this season.
Columbus and Toronto have split the two previous NHL games, with the Maple Leafs winning 3-0 on February 10th, while CBJ won the second matchup in Toronto 4-3 on February 11th.
It’s important to note that both teams have an exhaustive NHL injury report with numerous players listed as day-to-day. We recommend checking the lineups closer to puck drop.
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have spent most of the season near the bottom of the NHL standings and enter tonight’s game with a 3-7 straight-up record (3-6-1) and lost four of the last five games.
The Blue Jackets are 7-2-1 over/under in the last ten games. Important for our Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs picks is that Columbus is 12-5 in the last 17 games in Toronto.
CBJ averages 2.7 goals per game, while the powerplay converts at 18.8%. Defensively, the Blue Jackets give up 4.0 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 75.8%.
Johnny Gaudreau leads CBJ in NHL player stats with 71 points (19 goals, 52 assists). We expect either Jon Gillies (1-0-0, 2.99 GAA, .889 SV%) or Michael Hutchinson (1-4-2, 4.37 GAA, .875 SV%) to get the start for CBJ.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto has alternated wins and losses in the last eight games and is 5-5 in the last ten games. The Maple Leafs have a 6-4 over/under record in the last ten games.
The over is 5-0 in Toronto’s last five games against the Metropolitan Division and 8-2-1 in the last 11 games against the Eastern Conference.
The Toronto Maple Leafs average 2.8 goals per game, while the powerplay converts at 80.5%. Defensively, Toronto gives up 3.4 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 25.7%.
Mitchell Marner leads the Maple Leafs with 95 points (28 goals, 67 assists). We expect Ilya Samsonov (25-10-4, 2.41 GAA, .915 SV%), while this could be a spot for E Kallgren (3-2-4, 2.67 GAA, .898SV%) to get a start.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Picks
The first of our Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs picks is to follow the betting trends and take the over.
- Our final will shock you: take Columbus Blue Jackets to get the mega-upset against the banged-up Maple Leafs in a likely battle of backup goalies.
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