The Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. Here’s a Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs Prediction. This article will include a Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs Pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Sabres and Flames, and they play the Flyers next. The Maple Leafs have lost 5 of their last 9 games.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring 14.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Auston Matthews leads Toronto with 5 goals, William Nylander has 12 assists, and John Tavares has 27 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anthony Stolarz has allowed 26 goals on 229 shots faced, while Cayden Primeau has given up 7 goals on 56 shots.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Penguins and Sabres, and play the Blues next. The Blue Jackets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 19.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 5 goals, Boone Jenner has 4 assists and Zach Werenski has 34 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 63.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 14 goals on 151 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 12 goals on 140 shots.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won each of their last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Blue Jackets.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a road win.
- The Blue Jackets have won the third period in each of their last four home games against opponents on a winning streak.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blue Jackets have lost 15 of their last 18 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Blue Jackets’ last six games.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three home games.
- The Maple Leafs have won the first period in each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Blue Jackets’ last 11 home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Maple Leafs’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Charlie Coyle has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances after playing the previous day.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Blue Jackets’ last 12 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Charlie Coyle has recorded 20 career assists against the Maple Leafs – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in night games.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 12 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- William Nylander ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (63.33%).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.60).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.81%).
Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Two teams on the end of a back-to-back, I’m usually going to give the edge to the home team. It doesn’t hurt that the Blue Jackets have quietly played good hockey over the last week, and the Maple Leafs have yet to have success on the road. The Maple Leafs have taken advantage of a heavy home schedule this season, so I’m interested to see if this team can travel. In just two road games this season, the Leafs have been outscored 11-6. The Blue Jackets have a pep in their step offensively right now. I’ll lean toward the home team on Wednesday night.