Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction: We expect the visitors to be extremely angry

Prediction for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets vs Toronto Maple Leafs match which will take place on December 24th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Columbus looks exceptionally poor in the current season. In 34 games, the team has scored only 28 points, which puts them in last place in the Metropolitan Division standings. In the overall East standings, the Jackets are dead last. Things are going badly for them, although they have now alternated losses with wins in seven straight games. After beating Buffalo 9:4, Columbus lost to Washington 3:2 (OT).

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto is second in the Atlantic Division with 38 points, which can be considered a great success. The Maple Leafs are chasing the Stanley Cup, but it is worth adding for such a triumph. After all, the team has lost two in a row in their last three games. After humiliating Pittsburgh 7:0, Toronto lost to the Rangers 2:5. The day before, they beat Buffalo 9:3.

Expert Betting Tips

The experts have Toronto as the favorite. It's hard to argue that the Maple Leafs have been struggling lately, but they still have to beat the biggest underdog in the Metropolitan Division. Nine missed pucks by Buffalo should motivate the visitors, so we expect them to be extremely angry and focused on winning - bet on W2 (OT).