The Columbus Blue Jackets (11-9-3) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (9-10-3) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets were defeated by the Washington Capitals 5-1 in their last game, while the Maple Leafs are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will secure the win in Wednesday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 outings for the Maple Leafs, their offense has put up 31 goals while their defense has given up 37 (they have a 3-5-2 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (19.2% conversion rate).

Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Maple Leafs 3.

Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-124)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have an 11-9-3 record overall, with a 5-3-8 record in games that have required overtime.
Columbus has 12 points (5-4-2) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
The seven times this season the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they went 1-5-1 (three points).
Columbus has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 13 games (10-1-2, 22 points).
In the seven games when Columbus has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 5-0-2 record (12 points).
In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus is 6-5-1 (13 points).
The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 5-4-2 to register 12 points.

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

The Maple Leafs (9-10-3 overall) have posted a record of 3-3-6 in games that have required OT this season.
Toronto has earned 13 points (5-3-3) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
When Toronto has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-4-1 record).
The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 18 points from those contests.
This season, Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games and registered five points with a record of 2-4-1.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Toronto has posted a record of 1-5-1 (three points).
The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.

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