The set-up: The Rangers come in with plenty of momentum here after a 4-3 win over Nashville last time out and I think New York carries it over. St. Louis on the other hand is out to atone for a 6-1 loss to Pittsburgh in its latest outing. Blues' net minder Jake Allen is struggling through his worst campaign as a pro, as he'd let in four goals on 17 shots before getting pulled. From a situational stand point, I definitely feel this one sets up as a higher-scoring affair.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well though, but New York has seen the total go "over" the number in five of its last six off a home win in which it scored four or more goals in, while St. Louis has seen the total go "over" in seven of its last nine after allowing six or more goals in its previous outing, while scoring one or less of its own. This number is low, play the "over."

10* play