<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Maple Leafs being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Blue Jackets.</p><h3>COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, April 5th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>According to our analysis, we anticipate the Maple Leafs to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5</li></ul><h3>Will the Blue Jackets Pull Through as the Away Underdog?</h3><p>Columbus dropped to 34-31-9 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.</p> <p>The total for this game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover.</p><p>The Blue Jackets fired 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second.</p> <p>Columbus was held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at the 5:24 mark of the same period. The Blue Jackets recorded 13 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Columbus' defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2 in the second, they gave up another at 1:26 in the 3rd. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.</p><h3>Can The Maple Leafs Secure a Home Victory?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 46-25-4 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up with a goal at 19:08 in the first period. The game remained tied until Minnesota scored at 2:14 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his ninth goal of the season, which came on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways.</p> <p>Auston Matthews picked up his sixth assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th. After Nylander’s first-period goal, the Leafs were unable to score again in regulation or overtime.</p><p>The Maple Leafs' defense gave up the first goal of the game at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

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