This looks like a tough week for picking WCHA games -- a lot of even matchups. But here goes:

North Dakota at the Gophers: The Sioux are off to a 1-3-0 start in the WCHA, the Gophers lead the league with a 4-0-0 record and eight points and are averaging more than five goals per game. This is a highly anticipated series by both teams. If Gophers could sweep, they would really bury UND in the league standings. Tempting to pick a Gophers sweep at Mariucci Arena but can't. North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol will have his players motivated. Gophers will get three points ... Gophers will win one game, tie the other.

Colorado College at Nebraska Omaha: CC is last unbeaten WCHA team. Tigers are led by the Schwartz brothers, Jaden and Rylan. UNO is coming off a split at Wisconsin. ... CC sweeps

Minnesota Duluth at Denver: Pioneers have to pick themselves up after getting one point on a trip to Michigan Tech. UMD is coming off a sweep of Bemidji State. Both teams have had goalie problems. .... Split

Wisconsin at St. Cloud State: Both teams are relying a young goalies, so they are both pretty unpredictable. ... Split.

Minnesota State at Michigan Tech: The Huskies are 5-0-1 at home this season and are in Houghton again. ... Tech sweep

Bemidji State at Lake Superior State: The Beavers are gritty and usually play everyone close. Lake Superior State is off to a 7-1-0 start. ... Split