Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blue Jackets.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5
Will the Blue Jackets Defense Show Up in Toronto?
Columbus fell to 22-18-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. Heading into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 9 easily surpassed that mark.
The Blue Jackets entered as underdogs on the puck line, and their defense allowed the Capitals to score just 56 seconds into the game. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the early deficit.
Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals, but only managed to score twice. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd.
The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. Columbus had 13 giveaways in the game.
Columbus’ defense struggled from the start, allowing the first goal just 56 seconds into the game. They conceded four more in the first period, one in the second, and another late in the third. Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage on 22 shots from the Capitals.
Can The Maple Leafs Secure a Home Victory?
Toronto fell to 30-16-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs tied the game late in the first period, but Matt Boldy’s goal at 2:14 in overtime sealed the win for Minnesota.
As underdogs on the puck line, the Maple Leafs didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6-goal line. Toronto’s only goal came from William Nylander, who scored with 19:08 gone in the first period.
Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner picking up their 6th and 12th assists, respectively. The Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net again after Nylander’s goal at 19:08 in the first period.
Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game and failed to score in the second, third, and overtime periods. The Leafs’ only goal came after the Wild had taken an early lead, with Nylander’s power-play goal tying the game at 1-1.
Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.