I'd like to get involved with the Blues here and the price does present enough value to do so as this is a clear mismatch plus St. Louis is home.

While the Blues are a serious Stanley Cup contender and playing well - 9-3 in their last 12 - the Oilers have been a major disappointment and have lost four of their past.

Aside from Connor McDavid, the Oilers aren't scoring much ranking 27th on offense. Edmonton's defense has been below average, too, and goalie Cam Talbot is not playing well either.

The Oilers are going to have problems containing the Blues' dynamic line of Vladimir Tarasenko, Jaden Schwartz and Brayden Schenn, who have combined for 74 points and a plus 44 rating.

Making matters worse for the Oilers is the Blues get back two-time All-Star defenseman Jay Bouwmeester and McDavid may not be 100 percent. He missed practice on Monday because of sickness.