How to Pick the Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 22

Published 12:50 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Tuesday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, Toronto games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under twice.
  • There have been three Columbus games with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 6.9 goals per game, 0.43 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • These two teams concede a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -229

  • In the five times this season the Maple Leafs have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 3-2 in those games.
  • Toronto is yet to play a game with moneyline odds shorter than -229.
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Maple Leafs’ implied win probability is 69.6%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +188

  • Columbus has played as the underdog on the moneyline five times this season, and won two games.
  • The Blue Jackets have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +188 or longer (in two chances).
  • Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 34.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Columbus 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • Mitchell Marner has been critical to Toronto’s offense this season, racking up seven points in six games.
  • Having scored five goals and adding two assists, William Nylander is a top contributor for Toronto through six games.
  • Through six games, Max Domi has proven himself as a contributor for Toronto. He has six points (zero goals and six assists).
  • In five games played this season, Anthony Stolarz (3-2-0) has given up nine goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

  • Yegor Chinakhov has scored three goals (0.6 per game) and collected four assists (0.8 per game), averaging 3.4 shots per game and shooting 17.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with seven total points (1.4 per game).
  • Kirill Marchenko’s six points this season, including two goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
  • Columbus’ Kent Johnson has five points, courtesy of two goals (second on team) and three assists (third).
  • Daniil Tarasov has a record of 2-1-0 in three games this season, conceding 11 goals (3.7 goals against average) with 78 saves and an .876 save percentage, 47th in the league.

Maple Leafs’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/16/2024 Kings W 6-2 Home -196
10/19/2024 Rangers L 4-1 Home -127
10/21/2024 Lightning W 5-2 Home -136
10/22/2024 Blue Jackets Away -229
10/24/2024 Blues Home
10/26/2024 Bruins Away
10/28/2024 Jets Away

Blue Jackets’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Panthers L 4-3 Home +117
10/17/2024 Sabres W 6-4 Home +121
10/19/2024 Wild L 3-1 Home +153
10/22/2024 Maple Leafs Home +188
10/26/2024 Predators Away
10/28/2024 Oilers Home
10/30/2024 Islanders Home

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Toronto vs. Columbus Game Info

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