This is a 10* NHL GOM on the Penguins.

San Jose returns home from a seven-game road trip, which was sandwiched around the NHL All Star Game. The Sharks have won three of their last four, but after a 4-1 victory in the Nation's capital on Sunday, I'm expecting a letdown here in their first game back at home in three weeks.

It's a classic "letdown" spot for teams after being on the road for an extended time, and especially if the trip was a success.

No such luxury for the Penguins though, who had their two-game win streak snapped in a humbling 6-0 loss at LA on Saturday night.

But with two whole nights off to digest that pathetic effort, and with a chance to avenge a 6-4 home loss to San Jose on January 28th as a -240 favorite, I think Pittsburgh offers up great value from a "situational" stand point here, despite being a mid-sized favorite on the road.

I'm a contrarian at heart, but I don't follow any single methodology when handicapping, and have always felt that being flexible with your approach is the best way to secure profits over the long-term.

So while this will be a public play, I still really like Pittsburgh here to deliver the goods.

This is a play up to -180.

Play on PITTSBURGH.

Good luck, NP