The set-up: Two hungry non-conference teams collide in the nation's capital on Tuesday night and in my opinion, goals will be at a premium. San Jose will be eager to atone for a dreadful 6-2 road loss to Florida, while Washington also has some questions to answer after its atrocious 8-5 loss in Chicago in its most recent action. San Jose comes in focused here after three straight losses. Washington fans can empathize, as the defending champs enter having lost five straight! From a situational stand point, I'm absolutely expecting a battle from start to finish and to me, that just screams "under."

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but San Jose has seen the total go "under" the number in 31 of its last 46 after a loss by two goals or more in its previous game, while the Capitals have seen the total go "under" in three of its last four following a three games or more losing streak. This number is high, play the "under."

10* Under