Not that you need an excuse to go Over the total when getting involved with the Blackhawks, but here is one: The Blackhawks are going with washed-up Cam Ward in net. Ward's save percentage is .888 this season.

It's not a fluke that seven of the Blackhawks' last eight games have gone Over. Chicago can score, but plays little if any defense. The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in eight consecutive games.

Buffalo has become an Over team, too, lately. The over has cashed in seven of the Sabres' last eight games. Only three times in their last 10 games have the Sabres failed to score at three goals.

(Editor's note: Long-time NHL buff Stephen Nover is a blazing 39-20-2 on his last 61 premium/free hockey plays after cashing an underdog winner with the Rangers on Thursday.)