The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-2, on a three-game winning streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7) at Scotiabank Arena. The contest on Wednesday, January 22 starts at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Wednesday's matchup.
The Blue Jackets have scored 31 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 24 goals. A total of 21 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into seven power-play goals (33.3%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-201)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have gone 5-2-7 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall record of 30-16-2.
- In the 13 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-2 record (good for 22 points).
- In the six games this season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Toronto has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (2-6-0 record).
- The Maple Leafs are 28-2-1 in the 31 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 57 points).
- In the 19 games when Toronto has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 13-5-1 to record 27 points.
- In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 11-7-0 (22 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 19-8-2 (40 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 22-18-7 this season and are 5-7-12 in overtime contests.
- Columbus has earned 12 points (3-3-6) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned six points (3-7-0 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Blue Jackets have earned 42 points in their 28 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 12-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 13-8-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 3.26 | 7th |
| 12th | 2.85 | Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 28th |
| 15th | 28.6 | Shots | 29.9 | 6th |
| 24th | 29.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 18th |
| 13th | 22.22% | Power Play % | 22.31% | 12th |
| 12th | 80.95% | Penalty Kill % | 74.24% | 26th |
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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