The set-up: The Ducks look poised for a letdown in my opinion after their big 3-2 upset win at home over Nashville on Tuesday. The Coyotes enter off a 3-1 road win over St. Louis in their most recent action. These teams have played four times and the road team has prevailed in each instance. Arizona won't be taking anything for granted here obviously. Despite their recent "up-tick" in play, the Ducks are still averaging just 2.27 GPG, while allow 3.01. Arizona comes in on top form having won three of its last four and it holds a one-point lead over the Wild for the second wild card sot. The Coyotes average 2.61 GPG and they allow 2.79.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but the Coyotes are 7-1 in their last eight at home and 6-1 in their last seven when playing on one days rest, while the Ducks are still just 2-9 in their last 11 as an underdog and only 2-9 in their last 11 on the road. All things considered, I think this is a very fair price. Consider the home side here.

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