This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER Knights/Blues.

Vegas has won five of its last six games. That streak came during a long home stand, but now the Knights are on the road for two straight starting on Monday in St. Louis.

The Knights continue to be one of the better offensive teams in the league (3.11 GPG, ranked 11th), but their defense has taken a big step back this season (allow 3.00 GPG, ranked 19th.)

The Blues have lost seven of their last ten. They're off a poor 4-1 loss at Dallas. St. Louis have been even better offensively than its counterpart today, allowing 3.24 GPG. It's defense has been decent, allowing 2.71.

However note that the Blues have seen the total go OVER the number in eight of their last ten off a three goals or greater road loss in their previous outing.

I expect a wide-open affair. A faster-paced game = more shots and more shots = more goals.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP