The set-up: What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about these two teams? Offense for me. Toronto averages 3.27 GPG, but it's defense is vastly underrated, as it concedes just 2.66 GPG, which ranks 11th. Off three straight losses, Toronto will be out to "control" this game vs. the Canucks, who finally return to action after a lengthy COVID layoff. Throw out the Canucks seasonal stats for now, who knows what we'll see out of this team over the first couple weeks back.

The pick: I have a hard time seeing Vancouver mustering much of an offensive attack here. This Leafs team is going to grind out a win here. The fact that we can get 6.5 is a gift in my opinion. Look for Vancouver to double down on the defensive end here as it tries to get its "game legs" back underneath it. A great situational play on the under.

This is a 10* TOTAL ELITE OF THE ELITE on the UNDER Leafs/Canucks.