Northampton Town vs. Hartlepool United

Hartlepool United heads out on the road here, averaging more than a goal per game on offense, but they're in 12th place in the 24-team English League 2 standings because of a suspect defense (48 goals surrendered). They come off of a 3-2 win over sixth-ranked Newport County, and five of their last seven have gone OVER 2 goals. Nine of their last 17 road games have also sailed OVER 2 goals as they head to third-ranked Northampton Town, a club that is outscoring opponents 45-33 in 38 matches. Northampton Town has netted seven goals in its last four home games, and the defense will be without injured right-back Shaun McWilliams, left-back Ali Koiki, and defender Tyler Magloire for this one. Hartlepool United won the last meeting, 2-1, and this looks like another battle with more offense than defense. Take the OVER.