Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 4/5/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:00 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 for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Maple Leafs being favored by -1.5 goals 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 7:00 ET on Saturday, April 5th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- According to our analysis, we anticipate the Maple Leafs to win this one 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 Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Columbus dropped to 34-31-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.
The total for this game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover.
The Blue Jackets fired 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second.
Columbus was 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. The Blue Jackets recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Columbus’ defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they gave up another at 1:26 in the 3rd. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.
Can The Maple Leafs Secure a Home Victory?
Toronto fell to 46-25-4 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.
After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up with a goal at 19:08 in the first period. The game remained tied until Minnesota scored at 2:14 in overtime.
Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his ninth goal of the season, which came on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways.
Auston Matthews picked up his sixth assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, the Leafs were unable to score again in regulation or overtime.
The Maple Leafs’ defense gave up the first goal of the game 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. Toronto’s defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.