The set-up: Calgary will be looking to control the pace of this one and as such, I look for this total to sneak under this sky high number once it's all said and done. Tampa has won nine of its last ten, while Calgary enters off a 2-0 shutout loss in Dallas, after having won three in a row and eight of nine previous. These teams are getting great production on both ends of the ice, but I'm expecting more of a defensive battle between these non-conference foes this evening.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Tampa has seen the total go "under" the number in eight of its last 13 vs. teams with winning records, while Calgary has seen the total go "under" in 14 of its last 24 after playing three straight road games. This number is high, play the "under."

8* play