The set-up: The Sharks won Game 1 5-2 and I'm expecting another wide-open affair in Game 2. Overall Las Vegas finished 13th in the league in scoring with an average of 3.00 GPG, so I'm expecting a better offensive performance this time around from the desperate visiting side. The Sharks outshot the Knights 33-26 in Game 1 as they're out to avenge a second round exit from the playoffs last year at the hands of the Golden Knights.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Las Vegas has seen the total go "over" the number in 23 of its last 41 road games when the total is 6 or higher, while San Jose has seen the total go "over" in 17 of 28 this season after a win by two goals or more. This one has "shootout" written all over it. Play the "over."

VEGAS/SJ Sharks OVER

9* play