9* Over Hurricanes/Rangers (1:05 ET): I've had the Rangers rated as the best team in the league for most of the year and I have to admit that, off a loss, they are pretty attractive in ths price range. However, it should be pointed out that they've only managed to alternate wins and losses over the L6 games and are just 3-5 SU L8 games overall. Thus, there's some trepidation there. Here, they are playing a Carolina team they just beat 3-2 on Tuesday. They also scored three times in the loss to Buffalo. So, I think we can count on them to score Saturday. Especially considering they are facing a team that ranks in the bottom third in save percentage. Can the 'Canes score, however? I think they will put enough goals on the board to help this one go Over the total.

I played against Carolina in their last game, which was a tough 2-1 loss (for them) at Boston (in a shootout). They gave up the game-tying goal w/ 32 seconds left in regulation and were outshot 35-30. Cam Ward turned in a strong effort, but it was not enough. Admittedly, it is Eddie Lack, not Ward that's dragging down the team's overall save percentage. Ward is the likely starter again Saturday afternoon, but note he allowed three goals on just 21 shots vs. the Rangers earlier in the week. The Rangers are the top team in the league in goals per game (3.64), so assuming they increase their shot total from Tuesday, we should have no issue w/ them scoring.

Uncharacteristically, Rangers' goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has been struggling. His currently .917 save percentage would be his lowest in any season since 2007-08. Overall, he's just 17th in the league in save percentage. With the combination of the Rangers leading the league in scoring and Lundqvist's regression, the Over is 14-7 in all New York games this season. That includes 3-0 at home if the total is 5.0. I like the number and this is a relatively high juice total, which more often than not is worth laying. 9* Over Hurricanes/Rangers