Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Thursday [12/14/2023]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the favored Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Blue Jackets-Maple Leafs NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 67% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Odds

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

Bet Type	Blue Jackets	Maple Leafs
Puck Line	+1.5 (-110)	-1.5 (+105)
Moneyline	+200	-220
Total	o6.5 (-135)	u6.5 (+120)

• The Maple Leafs are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with +105 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -220, which means you can risk $220 to win $100, for a total payout of $320, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

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

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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blue Jackets +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Blue Jackets	+200
Total	Under 6.5	+120

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While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs this Thursday.

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According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 12.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 55.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	4.6%
Justin Danforth	4.1%
Patrik Laine	3.7%
Adam Fantilli	2.9%
Yegor Chinakhov	2.8%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	12.2%
William Nylander	8.0%
Mitchell Marner	7.0%
John Tavares	6.4%
Tyler Bertuzzi	5.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Marchenko	23.7%
Patrik Laine	22.3%
Justin Danforth	21.9%
Johnny Gaudreau	17.7%
Yegor Chinakhov	17.5%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	55.9%
William Nylander	41.3%
Mitchell Marner	35.3%
John Tavares	32.8%
Tyler Bertuzzi	28.2%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs on Thursday December 14, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Game Information

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

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Conclusion

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