Toronto Maple Leafs defeat Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NHL · Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Columbus Blue Jackets 6–2 on Tuesday at Nationwide Arena, covering the +1.5 spread as an underdog. The game finished over the 6.5 total with eight combined goals.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets final score and game recap
The first period ended tied 1–1, but Toronto seized control in the second, scoring four unanswered goals to build a 5–1 lead. The Leafs added one more in the third while Columbus answered late, closing at 6–2. Easton Cowan and Jack Roslovic each contributed a goal and two assists for Toronto. Charlie Coyle and Jake Christiansen scored Columbus's two goals.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets?
Toronto Maple Leafs covered as the +1.5 underdog, winning outright by four goals. Columbus was a 1.5-point favorite with no line movement, but the Leafs' decisive margin made the spread irrelevant.
Did Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets go over or under the total?
The game went over 6.5, finishing with eight combined goals. Scoring was distributed across all three periods, finishing 1.5 goals over the line.
How did AiQ's Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets predictions do?
AiQ was 0–1 across every graded pick.
- Moneyline: Picked Columbus Blue Jackets at –164 – LOSS (–$100 on a $100 bet)
The model identified Columbus as the favorite but missed the outright result.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period total 1.5: Over (paid –154); two goals scored in the opening frame.
- Toronto Maple Leafs team total 2.5: Over (paid –136); the Leafs scored six goals.
- First-period moneyline: Tied, bets refunded.
- Columbus Blue Jackets team total 3.5: Under (paid –112); Columbus scored two goals.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Toronto Maple Leafs +138 and Columbus Blue Jackets –164. After removing the 4.1% vig, the market implied a 40% win probability for Toronto and 60% for Columbus. A $100 wager on Toronto's +138 moneyline returned $138 profit. AiQ's pregame moneyline expected value was –1.6% at –155, a negative-EV price. The model's calibrated probability estimate of 60% for Columbus matched the sportsbook's implied probability, indicating alignment between AiQ's assessment and market pricing.
Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets betting trends: 2026-27 season
Toronto sits 5–6 through 11 games with a 3–4 home record and 2–2 away/neutral split. Against the spread in 10 games with a recorded closing spread, the Leafs are 5–5. In 10 games with a recorded closing total, they are 6–4 over/under. Their last five results show two consecutive wins after three straight losses.
Columbus is 3–5 in eight games, 3–3 at home and 0–2 away/neutral. Against the spread in 7 games with a recorded closing spread, the Blue Jackets are 1–6. In 7 games with a recorded closing total, they are 3–4 over/under. They have lost two straight after a win sandwiched between losses.
What's next for Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets?
Toronto hosts New York Rangers on Thursday, October 22. Columbus hosts Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, October 24.