Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Oct. 20

The Columbus Blue Jackets (3-4) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (3-4-2), who have fallen in three straight, on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will win Tuesday's game.

Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-164)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have gone 2-0-2 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 3-4.
• Columbus is 1-1-0 (two points) in its two games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• Columbus has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
• The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals three times, and are 1-2-0 in those games (to register two points).
• When it has outshot opponents, Columbus is undefeated (1-0-0, two points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 1-4-0 (two points).

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs have a record of 3-4-2 this season and are 1-2-3 in overtime matchups.
• In the six games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
• This season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Toronto has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• The Maple Leafs have earned six points in their five games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in four games and registered five points with a record of 2-1-1.
• When outshooting its opponent, Toronto is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
• The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned six points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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