Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

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The NHL regular season is underway, and the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to play against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game will take place at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Toronto enters the game with a 9-10-3 record, under the guidance of head coach Craig Berube. They are currently ranked 16th in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, Columbus, led by head coach Dean Evason, holds an 11-9-3 record and sits at 13th in the conference standings.

Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine +105, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -125

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have faced some recent challenges on the road. In their last five games, they secured only one win against the St. Louis Blues, 3-2. They suffered losses to the Montreal Canadiens, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, and Los Angeles Kings.

In their game against the Canadiens, the Leafs scored twice but allowed five goals. William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson each found the net. Despite having fewer shots on goal than their opponents, the Leafs managed to score with a power-play goal.

Overall, William Nylander and John Tavares are key players for the Leafs. Nylander has 29 points in 19 games, while Tavares has 27 points in 22 games. Goalie Joseph Woll has appeared in four games, earning one win but facing tough challenges in his recent outings.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a recent string of games with mixed results. In their latest outing against the Washington Capitals, they fell 5-1. Despite putting 23 shots on goal, they only managed one goal.

In previous games, the Blue Jackets showed more fight. Against the Detroit Red Wings, they lost 4-3 but had a strong performance with 34 shots on goal. Their win against the Toronto Maple Leafs was close, ending 3-2, with Adam Fantilli leading the charge with two goals and one assist.

Zach Werenski has been a key player for the Blue Jackets. He has consistently contributed with goals and assists, showing up on the scoresheet in several recent games. The team will look to him and others to improve their performance in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The pick for the moneyline is the Columbus Blue Jackets at -125. They are the favorites and have shown strong performance in skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and 4th in assists. The projected score is Columbus 4, Toronto 3, which supports choosing Columbus to win.

For the over/under, the recommendation is to take the over 6.0 at -115. Both teams have good offensive stats, with Columbus ranked 5th in goals and Toronto with a high shot-on-goal rank. The projected total score is 7, indicating that the over is a suitable choice.