The set-up: Both teams come in off losses, but the Coyotes are still in the hunt for a playoff spot and I believe they'll bounce back in this favorable spot. Arizona lost 4-3 to Florida on the road, while New Jersey comes in off a 5-1 home loss to Boston. Going into their Eastern road trip the Coyotes had the eighth spot locked down, but after back-to-back losses, they're now tied with Colorado. Coyotes' goaltender Darcy Kuemper remains a respectable 11-12 with a 2.83 GAA on the road this season. The Devils are just counting down the days to the off season. New Jersey goaltender Cory Schneider is 5-15 with a 3.18 GAA on the year.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Arizona is 5-1 in its last six as a favorite in the -150 to -200 range, while New Jersey is 21-48 in its last 69 as a home underdog. New Jersey has lost three straight, getting outscored 12-2 in those games. Go with the desperate Coyotes to get back on track in a big way in this favorable matchup. Lay it.

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