The set-up: Both teams got out to decent starts to the year, but each has struggled over the last month. The Canucks are 10-12 and the Predators are only 9-11. Vancouver won't be lacking for motivation here after three straight losses. The Predators enter on a five-game losing streak. For the most part I base my Over/Under predictions (in all sports) on the overall "situation" on which each team finds itself in. Their overall offensive and defensive seasonal numbers are not part of my equation, and neither are the players on the actual field of play (or ice in this case.) From a situational stand point, I think this one definitely sets up as a faster-paced affair.

The pick: But note as well that Vancouver has seen the total go over the number in four of its last five after scoring one goal or less in its previous contest, while Nashville has seen the total go over in six of eight this year in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent. Vancouver beat the Predators 5-3 at home and I think a similar high-scoring affair is imminent here as well.

10* TOTAL NET PROFITS on the OVER Canucks/Predators.