The set-up: In the final game before the All Star break, I believe Buffalo will simply "go through the motions" this evening. The Sabres are just 8-13-4 on the road this year, while the Predators are 10-9-4 at home. Buffalo comes in on a win streak, while Nashville enters on a losing streak. This sets up perfectly for the home side here in my opinion. Buffalo is ranked 22nd in the league on offense on the road and 19th defensively, while Nashville is 28th in goals scored at home and 17th defensively.

The pick: Note though that Buffalo is a poor 2-7 in its last nine on the road following a victory and as an underdog in the +150 to +180 range, while Nashville is 4-1 in its last five home games following a loss by two goals or more. Considering everything, I have no issues at all in laying this larger price.

9* SITUATIONAL BLOWOUT DESTRUCTION on the Nashville Predators.