Other than a poor effort vs Calgary, Vegas has been overachieving on offense, averaging over 4 goals a game in their last 5. They'll be all in against Columbus to hold onto their lead in a tight Western Conference. Both defenses are depleted. Vegas is missing a remarkable 4 goal-tenders this year. Columbus is down a goalie and 2 defensemen at the moment. Hutchison gave up five goals for Columbus last time out. Quick really struggled vs Calgary, and his save % is under .890 for the season.

Columbus is a finalist in the Bedard sweepstakes, winning just once in their last seven games. They are 8-20 on the road, and bottom feeders on offense and defense. I expect Vegas to put up big numbers vs the Blue Jackets, but Quick has hardly been unbeatable lately. The over has figured in 7 of 10 Columbus games and 3 straight Vegas Knights matches.Take this game to go over the total as well.