Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/20

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will travel to Scotiabank Arena to play against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The game will begin at 7:00 PM and can be watched on ESPN+. This marks the start of the NHL Regular Season, with both teams looking to improve their standings.

Columbus enters the game with a record of 10-8-2. They are currently ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. On the other hand, Toronto has a record of 9-9-2. They hold the 15th spot in the Eastern Conference and are 7th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams aim to gain momentum early in the season.

Blue Jackets vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -102, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine -117

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown mixed results in recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Winnipeg Jets, with a score of 5-2. Despite this, they managed a close win against the Montreal Canadiens, 4-3, showing their ability to bounce back.

Key players for the Blue Jackets include Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski. Marchenko has scored 8 goals and 14 assists in 20 games, while Werenski has 6 goals and 10 assists. Both players contribute significantly to the team’s offense and defense.

In goal, Elvis Merzlikins and Jet Greaves have shared duties. Merzlikins has played in 8 games, securing 4 wins. Greaves has also been reliable, with 6 wins in 12 games, helping the team stay competitive in tight contests.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a mixed set of results in their recent games. They secured a narrow 3-2 win against the St. Louis Blues. However, they lost by a single goal in their games against the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings.

John Tavares has been a key player for the Maple Leafs, with 11 goals and 14 assists in 20 games. William Nylander is also contributing with 9 goals and 18 assists. Matthew Knies has shown his skills with 5 goals and 17 assists in 19 games.

In net, Joseph Woll has played well, securing a win in his two appearances. Anthony Stolarz has been more active with 13 games, capturing 6 wins. Dennis Hildeby has had a tough start with no wins in his 4 appearances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs are favored with a moneyline of -117 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Toronto has strong skater stats, ranking 2nd in goals and assists this season. With their offensive edge, the recommendation is to pick the Toronto Maple Leafs to win straight up. The projected score is Toronto 4, Columbus 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have shown a tendency to score, with Toronto ranking high in offensive stats. Given this, the recommendation is to take the over at -106. The projected total score is 7 goals.