Maple Leafs Look to Remain Competitive as They Host Blue Jackets Thursday
The Maple Leafs host the Blue Jackets on Thursday, looking to secure a victory to remain competitive in the Atlantic Division. Toronto currently stands in third place in the
Game outlook
The Maple Leafs host the Blue Jackets on Thursday, looking to secure a victory to remain competitive in the Atlantic Division. Toronto currently stands in third place in the division with 35 points in 26 games, four points behind Boston. The Blue Jackets sit at the bottom of the Metropolitan Division with 23 points, but they have won four of their last ten games. The total is set for 6.5 goals with a -110 spread of -1.5 goals.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jackets +235 | Maple Leafs -270
Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-108) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (-112)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 73%.
Columbus Blue Jackets
In their most recent game against the Florida Panthers, the Blue Jackets scored two goals (by Yegor Chinakhov and Dmitry Voronkov) but ultimately suffered a 5-2 loss. Patrik Laine, on the side of the Panthers, led the squad with four shots on goal. Jet Greaves stopped 30 of 33 shots but it wasn’t enough. Boone Jenner has been the team's offensive leader with 13 goals and 18 points. Sean Kuraly is second on the team in penalty minutes with 26. On defense, Zach Werenski has the most points on the team with 21 points and the most shots with 70. Adam Boqvist has a defense-high +3 and Erik Gudbranson has the most penalty minutes on the team with 42. Elvis Merzlikins and Spencer Martin have split the majority of time in net. As of today, there are eight injury exceptions and Adam Fantilli is questionable for Thursday's game.