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The Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2) Wednesday. Puck drop from Scotiabank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Blue Jackets lead 1-0
The Blue Jackets have lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 at the New York Islanders Monday as +159 underdogs. C Kent Johnson was the lone goalscorer for Columbus.
Toronto has won 3 straight games after taking down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Monday as a -127 home favorite. LW Matthew Knies had 2 goals and an assist.
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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:15 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Maple Leafs -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +1.5 (-130) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs projected goalies
Elvis Merzlikins (16-11-3, 3.06 GAA, .890 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Joseph Woll (17-8-0, 2.69 GAA, .907 SV%, 1 SO)
Merzlikins has struggled this season with both his GAA and SV% ranking 43rd in the NHL. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 6 of his last 8 games, going 6-2 straight up (SU).
All of Woll’s stats rank 22nd or better in the NHL this season with his 17 wins being tied for 10th-best. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 of his last 10 starts while going 8-2 SU, including 3 straight wins.
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Blue Jackets at Maple Leafs picks and predictions
Prediction
Maple Leafs 4, Blue Jackets 3
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Maple Leafs (-225) to beat a Blue Jackets team that is 6-13-4 on the road this season.
Puck line/Against the spread
BET BLUE JACKETS +1.5 (-130).
While Toronto has the advantage on its home ice Wednesday, Columbus is 7-3 over its last 10 games with just 1 of its last 3 losses coming by 2 or more goals.
Toronto has won just 2 of its last 8 games by 2 or more goals.
Over/Under
BET OVER 6 (-120).
The Maple Leafs have scored 4 or more goals in 3 consecutive games, going 3-0 O/U, and allowed 3 or more in 6 straight.
Columbus has scored 3 or more goals in 7 of its last 10 games and allowed 3 or more in 5 of the 10.
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