Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - April 5

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (46-25-4, on a three-game winning streak) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (34-31-9) at Scotiabank Arena. The contest on Saturday, April 5 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.

Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have recorded a 3-6-1 record after totaling 26 total goals (three power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 12.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 37 goals in those games.

Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Blue Jackets 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-185)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs have finished 8-4-12 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 46-25-4.
  • Toronto has 38 points (18-4-2) in the 24 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the 10 games this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
  • Toronto has finished 3-10-1 in the 14 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
  • The Maple Leafs are 43-3-2 in the 48 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 88 points).
  • In the 29 games when Toronto has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 41 points after finishing 20-8-1.
  • In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 16-12-1 (33 points).
  • The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 43 games, going 30-11-2 to record 62 points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

  • The Blue Jackets have a 10-9-19 record in overtime matchups this season and a 34-31-9 overall record.
  • Columbus has earned 20 points (6-7-8) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
  • Columbus has nine points (4-10-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 45 times, earning 64 points from those matchups (30-11-4).
  • Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 25 games this season and has registered 32 points from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 16-12-4 (36 points).
  • The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 38 games. The Blue Jackets went 16-17-5 in those matchups (37 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Blue Jackets AVG Blue Jackets Rank
9th 3.25 Goals Scored 3.23 10th
16th 2.92 Goals Allowed 3.41 27th
14th 28.2 Shots 29.1 9th
25th 29.3 Shots Allowed 29.7 26th
5th 26.11% Power Play % 18.39% 25th
16th 78.08% Penalty Kill % 75.5% 25th

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