Columbus and the Leafs played each other on Friday, with the Leafs winning handily. On Saturday they face each other again, this time in Toronto. Columbus has won only four games on the road this season, while the Leafs are a dominant 20-5 at home. The Jackets are horrible in back to back situations and will likely play Merzlikins in net, who has won just four games this season and is giving up more than four goals a game. The Leafs are 4-1 when playing recently in back to backs. Their starter in net is unclear at this point.

Columbus has joined the 30-30 club this season, not admirable in this case. They are 30th in offense and 30th ranked in defense with their power play only marginally better. The Leafs have a top nine offense and are a stingy 6th ranked on defense, with a very good power play. Now 2-8, and still with a very heavy injury list, the only competition the Jackets are in is the Bedard Cup. Here is one puck line prospect I feel safe in backing. Take the Maple Leafs at -1 1/2.