The set-up: The Blue Jackets come to town off a 4-1 loss to LA on the road, while the Ducks come in off a listless 3-2 home shootout setback to the lowly Rangers. With both teams pushing the pace and looking to get back into the winners circle, the overall situation of this contest sets up as more of a high-scoring "shootout," than a lower-scoring goaltenders battle.

The pick: Note that Columbus has seen the total go "over" the number in four of six already this year against teams with losing records, while Anaheim has seen the total go "over" in four of its last six in the same position. This number is low, play the "over."