The set-up: The Oilers lost to the Canucks on Opening night, but then bounced back in the second game. Colorado lost to St. Louis on Opening night, and now I look for it to do the same here, bounce back in fine fashion and get a lot more pucks on net in Game 2. These teams will play each other seven more times after this game, but I expect Colorado to risk life and limb here to avoid the 0-2 start to their conference rival.

The pick: Colorado has done extremely well in this spot for bettors as well, going 4-0 in its last four after scoring two or fewer goals in a loss in its last outing. The Avs have also won 45 of the last 65 games when playing on one days worth of rest. I think the Blues are just happy that they've already earned the split, while it's "all hands on deck" for the Avs. Lay the price.

This is a 10* GAME OF THE MONTH on the Avalanche.