Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks

Quick read:

The Under 6.5 is the safe harbor here. San Jose is shuffling its top line like a deck of cards that just got shuffled by a wizard with a bad back, and Ottawa is missing their spark plug for a two-game suspension. This isn't a shootout; it's a chess match played in the rain.

San Jose's 7-6 record is built on grinding out low-scoring wins, while Ottawa sits at 8-5 but is definitely missing the creative juice of Hayden Hodgson. With San Jose adjusting its top line and Ottawa forced to play without their best offensive threat, the goal machine is currently on ice. These teams are currently playing defense with the desperation of a man trying to keep his shoes dry in a monsoon.

The only risk is if San Jose's linewoman accidentally signals a five-on-three special team, but that's a stretch. At this price, the Under is the value play, especially with both rosters looking like they'd rather play a 40-minute chess match than a 60-minute hockey game.