Colorado at Pittsburgh

This is a high NHL total but Colorado is sixth in the NHL in goals allowed, and #12 in penalty killing. That defense has keyed a run into second-place in the division. They come off a 2-0 win at Detroit, on a 9-4 run UNDER the total when following a win. But this is a tough spot, the second road game of a four-game trek and the Avalanche are on a 27-57 run on the road. Pittsburgh has star Sidney Crosby back in a lineup that is ninth in the league in goals scored, eighth on the power play. The Penguins are on a 103-44 run at home, plus 14-3 against the Western Conference. Back home in a defensive duel. Play Pittsburgh and the UNDER.