Ottawa at St. Louis

Ottawa is 23rd in the league in goals surrendered, 26th in shots on goal allowed, and 15th in save percentage. The defense has gotten worse during a five-game skid, allowing 20 goals. Ottawa is 15-3 OVER the total on the road after playing a game where four or fewer total goals were netted, as well as 14-5 OVER after scoring one or fewer goals in the last contest. St. Louis is fifth in the NHL in goals scored (3.49 per game) and second in shooting percentage. The Blues are 45-33 OVER the total in non-conference games and 33-22 OVER after one or more straight UNDERs. Back the OVER.