The set-up: Both teams fell in their respective season openers, with the Stars falling at home to the Bruins, while the Blues lost at home to the Capitals. Last year the Stars had the 28th offense in the NHL, averaging only 2.55 GPG, and after falling 2-1 in their opener, it definitely appears as if the offense is still "stuck in neutral." Dallas goaltender Ben Bishop allowed two goals on 20 shots in the Stars' opening night loss.

The pick: The Blues finished 15th in the NHL last year on offense with 2.98 GPG. St. Louis actually had a 2-0 lead at one point over Washington, before collapsing and falling 3-2. Goaltender Jordan Binnington was solid in the setback, making 31 saves on 34 attempts. Additionally note that the Blues are 4-1 in their last five after scoring two goals or less in their previous game, while Dallas is 0-4 in its last four after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. I think this line could/should in fact be much larger. Lay the price.

10* EXPRESS on the St. Louis Blues.