Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [11/20/2025]

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Columbus Blue Jackets, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Maple Leafs a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Blue Jackets.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NHL predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, puck line, and over/under probabilities for Thursday's clash between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs.

Our independent predictive model gives the Maple Leafs a 52% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Maple Leafs
Puck Line	+1.5 (-275)	-1.5 (+200)
Moneyline	-113	-102
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-112)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Puck Line	Maple Leafs -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Maple Leafs	-102
Total	Under 6.5	-112

According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Maple Leafs to win.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs player props

Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs?

According to our model, William Nylander is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs.

Our projections give Nylander a 45.6% chance of scoring a goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the star is a 9.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	32.6%
Adam Fantilli	31.2%
Dmitri Voronkov	27.6%
Zach Werenski	23.0%
Kent Johnson	20.1%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
William Nylander	45.6%
John Tavares	45.2%
Calle Jarnkrok	27.7%
Nicholas Robertson	23.9%
Bobby McMann	22.7%

First goal scorer predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	5.9%
Adam Fantilli	5.7%
Dmitri Voronkov	4.8%
Zach Werenski	3.8%
Charlie Coyle	3.7%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
William Nylander	9.4%
John Tavares	9.4%
Calle Jarnkrok	4.9%
Nicholas Robertson	4.4%
Bobby McMann	3.9%

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs game-day updates and essential details

Thursday's action between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Maple Leafs, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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