The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, 27 of Toronto’s 48 games have gone over Wednesday’s total of 6 goals.
• There have been 33 Columbus games with over 6 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Maple Leafs (3.17) and Blue Jackets (3.26).
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -238

• In the 36 times this season the Maple Leafs have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 23-13 in those games.
• Toronto is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -238 or shorter.
• The Maple Leafs have a 70.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +194

• Columbus has 18 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 39 times).
• The Blue Jackets have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +194 or longer (in nine chances).
• Columbus has a 34.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Columbus 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• With 15 goals and 52 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s top contributors (67 points).
• William Nylander is another of Toronto’s major contributors currently with 49 total points (28 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
• Through 44 games, John Tavares has proven himself as an important offensive option for Toronto. He has 42 points (20 goals and 22 assists).
• As Toronto’s top goalie, Joseph Woll has recorded 17 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 66 goals with 644 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski has totaled 15 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 36 assists (0.8 per game), taking 3.8 shots per game and shooting 8.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with 51 total points (1.1 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko’s 50 points this season, including 18 goals and 32 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Sean Monahan has 14 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 41.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 16-11-3 this season, collecting 744 saves and giving up 92 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (54th in the league).

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Toronto vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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