The set-up: Columbus comes in off a terrible 4-1 loss in Edmonton just last night and at this price, I think the Canucks offer great value to post the victory. Vancouver finally broke a four game slide with a 6-3 win over Colorado (one of those four losses was a 5-3 setback at Columbus as well, setting this up as a revenge contest.) The Blue Jackets have three whole nights off after this before home games vs. the Penguins and Predators, so this also sets up as a "look ahead" for the visitors.

The pick: Note that COlumbus is now just 9-18 (-10.3 units) in non-conference games this year, while Vancouver is 17-11 (+6.3 units) this season after scoring four or more goals in its previous contest. All things considered, a great price on this one.

10* COACH'S CORNER on the Vancouver Canucks.