Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP. 26.11.25

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Main Game Info

• Date and Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:30 PM EST
• Venue: Nationwide Arena
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Last game: Toronto Maple Leafs 2:3 Columbus Blue Jackets (OT) (November 20, 2025, 2025-26 NHL regular season)

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline Prediction

• Moneyline Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets to win
• Odds: +125 (Tonybet)

Neither the Maple Leafs nor the Blue Jackets have been playing very well of late. Columbus are coming off a disappointing 5-1 defeat to the Capitals, meaning they’ve lost three out of their last four. 

However, they should be motivated to return home after a four-game road trip. The Blue Jackets own a W5, L3, OT1 mark at home, but they’ve left points on the table in four of their previous five at Nationwide Arena.

The Maple Leafs have been slumping badly as well and currently sit in last place in the Eastern Conference standings with a W9, L10, OT3 record. Though most of their woes have come away from home, where they’ve won just once in seven contests while posting a W1, L6 mark. Toronto are coming off a 5-2 road loss to the Montreal Canadiens and have dropped their last two games overall.

Neither team look like the overwhelming favourites ahead of this contest, but all things considered, it seems the right call to back the Blue Jackets to get the win here. Toronto’s road woes are significant, and the motivation that comes with returning home after a four-game, seven-day road trip should be enough to lift the Blue Jackets against the team with the worst goal differential in the Eastern Conference (minus-8).

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop

• Prop Bet: Adam Fantilli to score anytime

Fantilli didn’t record a point in Monday’s 5-1 loss to the Capitals, but the 21-year-old centre has been the Blue Jackets’ most reliable and consistent scoring weapon this season. With seven goals and nine total points over his last nine regular-season appearances, Fantilli should be at the heart of nearly every Columbus attack, boosting his chances of cracking the scoresheet once again.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Same Game Parlay

• SGP: Over 5.5 total goals + Fantilli over 0.5 points + Nylander over 0.5 points

This same-game parlay is backing a high-scoring matchup. However, given the trends from both sides and their respective defensive records, it would be shocking if this game didn’t feature at least five goals. The over on the 4.5 goals market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ five games, including overtime, as well as in 17 straight games for Toronto.

If we’re going to see goals, expect some of the star players to step up in this contest. Two of the better options to crack the scoresheet would be the duo of Fantilli and William Nylander. Fantilli has 17 points in 23 regular-season appearances to date, so his chances of making a big impact for Columbus are quite high. He has picked up five goals and one assist in his last five appearances against the Maple Leafs dating back to the start of the 2024-25 season.

As for Nylander, tied for sixth in the league in total points with a team-high 29, he stands out as a playmaker with 19 helpers – also ranking sixth overall in the league in that department. Nylander recorded a goal and an assist in Toronto’s last game, a 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday, Nov. 22, and his consistency has been unmatched. The 29-year-old star winger has recorded at least one point in all but two of his 19 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets Team News

Toronto Maple Leafs 

The Maple Leafs could have a huge return on Wednesday, as Matthew Knies (lower body) might be back after a three-game absence. He can provide a much-needed offensive boost to Toronto, having picked up 22 points (five goals, 17 assists) in 19 contests this season. Additionally, Auston Matthews (lower body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) are both considered game-time calls.

Chris Tanev is sidelined with an upper-body injury and isn’t expected to return here, although he’s close to being ready, according to head coach Craig Berube. Brandon Carlo (lower body), goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body), and Marshall Rifai (wrist) are all out until December at the earliest. The loss of Stolarz means Joseph Woll has been operating as Toronto’s No. 1 goaltender.

Columbus Blue Jackets 

The Blue Jackets might deal with a big absence since Zach Werenski (upper body) left Monday’s game with an upper-body injury, and his status for Wednesday’s game remains uncertain. The same goes for Kirill Marchenko (upper body) and Mathieu Olivier (upper body). Luca Marrelli (shoulder) and Boone Jenner (upper body) are both out.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Where to Watch (Canada) 

• FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (Blue Jackets broadcast), TSN4, Sportsnet Ontario (Maple Leafs broadcast)
• Sportsnet+ streaming service

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