Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 15 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 15, 2023, 12:05AM | Published: Dec 13, 2023, 7:51PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Toronto-Columbus NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 67% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.42, Blue Jackets $3.00
- Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.00), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.77, Under $2.25
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Maple Leafs at $1.42. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Blue Jackets at $3.00.
The Maple Leafs are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $2.00 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.87.
The Over/Under for Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.77, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.25.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $3.00 with bet365
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (54% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.25 with PointsBet (50% probability) 🔥
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Stats Insider's Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Toronto vs Columbus on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets.
Matthews has a 12.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 55.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 12.2% probability
- William Nylander: 8.0% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 7.0% probability
- John Tavares: 6.4% probability
- Tyler Bertuzzi: 5.3% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.6% probability
- Justin Danforth: 4.1% probability
- Patrik Laine: 3.7% probability
- Adam Fantilli: 2.9% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 2.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 55.9% probability
- William Nylander: 41.3% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 35.3% probability
- John Tavares: 32.8% probability
- Tyler Bertuzzi: 28.2% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Marchenko: 23.7% probability
- Patrik Laine: 22.3% probability
- Justin Danforth: 21.9% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 17.7% probability
- Yegor Chinakhov: 17.5% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Toronto vs Columbus match-up at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The match-up between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday 15 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Toronto vs Columbus predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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