The set-up: These teams have faced each other twice this season and they've gone 1-1. The Sharks enter on a rare two-game win streak, most recently handling the Kings 4-2. Despite that victory though, note that the Sharks have still scored two goals or less in four out of their last six games. Defense and goaltending have improved for San Jose though, as it's allowed two goals or less in seven out of its last nine.

The pick: Arizona is coming off a high-scoring 5-4 shootout win over the Avs on Tuesday and I expect an immediate return to mediocrity here after that big/emotional win. Despite the victory as well, note that the Coyotes have scored two goals or less in six of their last eight games. Two hungry teams, which I predict will play to a classic lower-scoring battle on Friday night.

This is a 10* TOTAL BEST OF THE BEST on the UNDER Sharks/Coyotes.