T.M. Selection: Sharks puck-line +1.5

While I do feel that the Sharks have a legit shot at taking this one outright (consider sprinkling a little on the moneyline!), my official call will be to lay the price for the hosts at +1.5 on the puck-line. The Sharks were already in San Jose Monday for a huge 7-2 win over the Kings. The Senators were in Ottawa Monday for a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Flames and then had to travel a long way to California for this one Wednesday. The Sharks have been playing much better hockey for a long period now. In fact, note that San Jose has only 3 losses by more than 1 goal in last 15 games. Taking a look at the other side here, Ottawa has only 4 wins by more than 1 goal in last 20 games! In a contest that I could see being decided in extra periods or being knotted up late or decided on a late goal, I say the sharp wager is San Jose on the puck-line.

T.M. Prediction: 4-3 Ottawa.