Rob Vinciletti: 5* NHL TOP PLAY TOTALS ALERT TONIGHT
(NHL) Edmonton vs. Pittsburgh,
Total: 6.00 | -106.00 Under
Result: Loss
The NHL Totals Play is on the Over in the Edmonton at Pittsburgh game. Rotation numbers 7 /8 at 7:05 eastern. Simulation models show a high scoring game and the data shows this game as an over. Edmonton has a powerful offense and are ranked #1 in shots taken, they have gone over in 3 of the last 4 vs East Conference teams and 5 of 7 vs winning teams. On defense they are mediocre at best, ranked 19 overall and a a dismal 29th in penalty kills. The Penguin have posted over in 5 straight and are 7 of 9 vs teams with a .400 or less win percentage and 51 of 73 over vs a team that scored 2 or less goals last out. They have gone over in 6 of 8 at home with a total of 6 or more and 11 of 13 off 3+ road games. They are ranked 31st in defense but are #1 on the power play and should have no problem scoring in this one. Look for this game to play over the total.