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Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Tight battle projected in updated analysis for Wednesday's NHL matchup [10/29/2025]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto mapleleafs will lock horns in the NHL at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts an equal chance for both both teams to win the Maple Leafs-Blue Jackets matchup game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maple Leafs | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-258) | -1.5 (+210) |
| Moneyline | -105 | -110 |
| Total | o6.5 (-114) | u6.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | -258 |
| Moneyline | Maple Leafs | -105 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets player props
Who will score a goal in Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets?
According to our model, Auston Matthews is most likely to score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets.
Our projections give Matthews a 45.6% chance of scoring a goal at Nationwide Arena, while the star is a 9.6% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 45.6% |
| William Nylander | 35.9% |
| John Tavares | 31.4% |
| Matthew Knies | 31.2% |
| Bobby McMann | 21.5% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 32.7% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 28.9% |
| Adam Fantilli | 27.1% |
| Kent Johnson | 26.2% |
| Zach Werenski | 21.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 9.6% |
| William Nylander | 6.3% |
| Matthew Knies | 5.6% |
| John Tavares | 5.6% |
| Bobby McMann | 4.2% |
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 6.1% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.5% |
| Adam Fantilli | 4.7% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.7% |
| Sean Monahan | 3.7% |
Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets on Wednesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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