The set-up: The Sharks come in with a ton of momentum and I look for them to carry that over here. San Jose is now 7-1-0 in its past eight outings. The Senators come in off back-to-back wins over the Ducks and Kings, but I think a return to mediocrity is definitely in the cards for Ottawa in this difficult arena. The Senators have won back-to-back road games for the first time all year and in my opinion, I believe this sets up as a classic "trap" for the over-achieving visitors.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but San Jose is 4-1 in its last five when playing one days rest, while the Sens are still 0-4 in their last four vs. teams with winning records. I'm laying the 1.5 goals for the near pick-em price.

SJ -1.5 10*