The set-up: Two teams hungry for a win collide in St. Louis. This is the opener of a home and home set for the clubs, meaning that home ice is critically important to each. The Blues though also play with double-revenge after dropping both previous games to the Predators. Nashville looks poised for a letdown on the road here after a 5-0 home win over the Isles, while St. Louis enters on a three-game losing streak. Purely from a situational stand point, I think this one sets up great for the home side.

The pick: Also note that Nashville is a poor 1-3 (-2.5 units) already this season after shutting out its opponent in its previous game, while St. Louis is already 5-1 (+3.6 units) this year after three or more consecutive losses. If not now, when for St. Louis? All things considered, a great price.

10* COACH'S CORNER on the St. Louis Blues.