This is a 10* WEST-CONF NON-DIV TOM on the OVER Stars/Knights.

Both sides have been playing to several lower-scoring games of late, but everything finally points to more of an offensive battle here on Friday between these Western Conference opponents in my opinion.

Just a great overall situational play here. Dallas just had its three game win streak snapped with a 3-2 loss at LA. Note though that the Stars have seen the total eclipse the posted number in five of their last six after playing to three or more straight UNDERS in a row.

Vegas enters off back-to-back victories after a 6-0 loss here to Utah last week. The Knights have seen the total go UNDER in three straight as well, but that's also significant to note as Vegas has seen the total eclipse the posted number in four of its last five after playing to three or more straight UNDERS in a row.

This is the first game of the year between these Western Conference heavyweights and in my opinion, everything points to this total flying OVER the number sooner, rather than later.

Good luck, NP