The set-up: The Capitals enter off a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh. Buffalo is now officially out of playoff contention this season after six straight losses and setbacks in seven of its last nine. Washington is averaging 3.44 GPG and it's allowing 3.09, while Buffalo is averaging 2.81 GPG and allowing 3.13.

The pick: Buffalo has seen the total go under the number in 15 of 21 this year after a loss by two goals or more. After the big win over the Pens and with two whole nights off before home games vs. "cream puffs" Detroit and Chicago, I think Washington comes out a bit flat here as well. When you add it all up, I definitely feel this number is high.

10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Capitals/Sabres.