The set-up: I'm expecting a very competitive battle. This is the end of a six-game road trip for the Canucks and they'll be determined to end strong. Overall Vancouver is averaging 3.1 GPG and allowing 3.5. Minnesota enters off a 5-2 home loss to Washington and it's so far averaging 3.1 GPG and allowing 2.7.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but Vancouver is already 4-2 (+5.7 units) this year after a loss by two goals or more in its previous outing. In a contest that's going to be decided late or in extra time, lay the price for the 1.5 goals.