The set-up: Dallas has an opportunity to eliminate the Knights and advance to the promised land and so far it's done a great job in slowing down this high-powered Vegas offense. It's not been for a lack of trying for Vegas either, which outshot Dallas 33-20 in Game 4, including 13-5 in the first period. Dallas was one of the best defensive clubs during the regular season, but the Knights were one of the best on offense. I think Vegas though is going to be forced to push the pace from start to finish, which will in turn leave it susceptible on the backend to the opportunistic Stars. From a situational stand point, this one definitely sets up as a shootout in my opinion.

The pick: Also note though that Vegas has seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last nine after scoring one goal or less in a loss to an opponent in its previous outing. Considering all of the above info, I definitely expect this one to fly "over" sooner, rather than later.

This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER Dallas/Vegas.