The set-up: This has been a competitive back-and-forth series and I'm expecting a competitive back-and-forth contest here. Las Vegas has a chance to finish off this series here and now, but the Sharks took a decisive 5-2 win in Game 5 and clearly they won't be going down without a fight today either. These are two very defensive minded clubs, but I believe we'll see a very high-paced, wide-open affair today and I believe that's going to help immensely in this total going over the number.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but San Jose has seen the total go over the number in 18 of 29 this year after a win by two goals or more, while Las Vegas has seen the total soar over in 13 of its last 21 home games when the total is set at six or higher. All signs point to a shootout. Play the over.

VEGAS/Sharks OVER

10* play