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Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets Prediction & Odds - 4/5/2025

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets matchup, our predictive model gives the Leafs a 57.5% chance of defeating the Jackets.

Toronto Maple Leafs: 57.5% win probability

Superior offensive production (245 goals for on the season)
Playoff position security (3rd in Eastern Conference with 96 points)
Excellent recent form (WWWLW in last five games)

Columbus Blue Jackets: 42.5% win probability

Defensive vulnerability (253 goals against, ranking them among the bottom third of the league)
Lower points production (77 points compared to Toronto's 96)
Road performance challenges (sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference standings)

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds

Here are the current odds for the NHL matchup between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the home team Toronto Maple Leafs scheduled for Saturday, April 05.

	Toronto Maple Leafs	Columbus Blue Jackets
Moneyline	-200 (via bet365 US)	+170 (via Caesars Sportsbook)

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets preview

The red-hot Maple Leafs welcome a desperate Columbus squad to Scotiabank Arena Saturday night in what promises to be an offensive showcase between two teams averaging over 3.2 goals per game.

Toronto enters on a three-game win streak having just clinched a playoff spot and the top position in the Atlantic Division, while the Blue Jackets cling to fading postseason hopes after dropping seven of their last ten.

Keep an eye on Auston Matthews and the Leafs' top line, who could feast against a Columbus defense that's surrendered a concerning 11 goals in their last two outings despite Elvis Merzlikins' best efforts.

The Blue Jackets aren't without firepower – Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson have combined for 120 points this season, while defenseman Zach Werenski continues his remarkable two-way campaign with 20 goals and 54 assists from the blueline.

Toronto's Anthony Stolarz has been nothing short of brilliant between the pipes lately, posting a .920 save percentage while allowing just five goals during the team's current win streak.

The defensive pairing of Chris Tanev and Jake McCabe has given the Leafs a shutdown capability they've lacked in previous years, though they'll be tested by Columbus's opportunistic attack.

These teams match up surprisingly well offensively on paper, but Toronto's vastly improved defensive structure gives them a clear edge on home ice.

Expect a back-and-forth affair with plenty of scoring chances – just don't be surprised if the Leafs pull away in the third period as their playoff-caliber depth makes the difference.

Key stats

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Toronto (3rd in East) has 96 points while Columbus (10th) has 77 points - a 19-point gap between the teams
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The Maple Leafs have won 46 games compared to Columbus's 34 wins, showing Toronto's superior consistency
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Toronto has a strong recent form of WWWLW while Columbus enters with LWLWW - both teams winning 3 of their last 5
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Toronto boasts a +24 goal difference (245 GF, 221 GA) while Columbus has a -8 differential (245 GF, 253 GA)