The set-up: Both teams come in off losses. I think the home side will find a way to get the job done in this one though. Montreal fell 6-3 in Toronto, while New Jersey lost 5-2 to the Rangers. The Habs are just 14-15 on the road, averaging 2.79 goals and allowing 3.21 in those contests. The Devils are 16-15 at home, averaging 3.16 goals and allowing 2.77. Montreal is playing some of its worst hockey of the season right now and it's achilles heel all year has been its play on the road. And that plays directly to the strength of the hungry Devils.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Montreal is just 7-11 (-3.8 units) this season trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent, while New Jersey is 6-2 in its last eight home games after giving up five or more goals in a road loss in its last outing. Great value on the undervalued home side. Play on the Devils.

9* play