The set-up: The Devils had lost seven games in a row before gutting out a victory at lowly Edmonton in the second game of a back-to-back on Wednesday and suffice it to say, I think an immediate return to mediocrity is in store here at the end of its difficult Western road trip. Vancouver had lost five of six before a 4-1 win over the Rangers on Wednesday. But I simply can't understate how important I think that home ice will be in this particular matchup.

The pick: As note that New Jersey is just 20-45 in its last 65 on the road and only 2-7 in its last nine vs. the Western Conference, while Vancouver is 5-0 in its last five home games vs. teams with a road winning percentage under .400. All things considered, a great price in my opinion. Play on the Canucks.

6* play