The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Both teams have similar records early in the season. Toronto is 4-4, while Columbus sits just behind at 3-4. This suggests a fairly even matchup, but the betting lines give Columbus a slight edge at home.
Looking at the moneyline, Columbus is favored at -162, meaning a $162 bet would win $100 if they take the game. Toronto’s moneyline is +136, so a $100 bet would return $136 if they pull off the upset. The home team’s favorite status hints that oddsmakers believe Columbus has the better chance to win outright.
The spread is set at 1.5 goals. Columbus is -1.5 at +160, meaning they need to win by two or more goals for a bet on them to pay out. Toronto is +1.5 at -192, so a bet on Toronto wins if they lose by one goal or win the game. The heavy price on Toronto’s spread suggests sportsbooks see value in the underdog keeping it close.
The total is 6.5 goals, with the under slightly favored at -120 versus even money on the over. This points to expectations of a moderately paced game, not a goal-fest but not a defensive slog either.
In short, Columbus is the favorite and needs a solid win to cover the spread. Toronto is the underdog but can offer value if you think they’ll keep it tight or win outright. The total leans toward fewer than seven goals scored.