Dallas at Pittsburgh

The Dallas offense has been weak at #23 in the league in goals scored, and #17 on the power play. But the defense has been impressive, Top 6 in the NHL in goals allowed and penalty killing. Starting goalie Ben Bishop is banged up, but backup Anton Khudobin has been excellent with a 2.37 goals-against average and .925 save percentage. Dallas is 11-4-1 UNDER the total against losing teams, along with a 7-2-1 run UNDER on the road. They head to last-place Pittsburgh, struggling on offense with 21 goals the last nine contests. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has been injured, finally back at practice for the first time in a week. This is a high NHL total and the Penguins are 10-4-3 UNDER after allowing five goals or more in their previous game. When these teams clash the UNDER has cashed six of the last eight meetings, as well as a 7-3 run UNDER when they play in this building. Play the UNDER.