The set-up: I'm actually surprised that the Sharks aren't a bigger favorite here. San Jose took all four regular season meetings with the Avs and they had little trouble pulling away for a 5-2 win in Game 1. I'm expecting a similar final beatdown here as well. The Avs achilles heel all year has been their play on the road where they're just 19-26, averaging 3.11 goals and allowing 3.13. San Jose on the other hand is 29-17 at home, averaging 3.72 goals and allowing 2.87.

The pick: Additionally note that Colorado is still only 24-50 in its last 74 as a road underdog in the +110 to +150 range, while San Jose is 6-1 in its last seven vs. teams with losing road records. Also note that the favorite if 40-16 the last 56 in this series. I'm banking on these trends continuing. Lay the reasonable price.

San Jose Sharks

10* play