The set-up: I'm going to lay this reasonable mid-sized price for the extra goal and a half of insurance. Vancouver is coming off two straight losses, so it won't be lacking for motivation here. The Leafs are off a tough 4-3 OT loss to the Oilers. In the early going, Toronto's numbers have been better, as Vancouver did go through some massive off-season changes to its goaltending and defense.

The pick: Vancouver though is averaging 3.69 GPG, while Toronto is averaging 3.60. Finally I'll point out as well that Vancouver is 7-2 in its last nine road games after a two-games or longer losing streak. However, while we do think the outright win is possible, we're simply looking for a solid "cover" in this particular wager. In a game which I see being decided late or even in extra time, I'm grabbing the visiting side on the puck line.

This is an 8* PUCK-LINE DESTRUCTION on the Canucks.