There were five combined goals scored in each of the first two games of this series. So both games went Under the total since a sixth goal was need to push it Over. There was one day rest between those games.

Now we come to Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup series and there is a full two days rest for the first time. I expect both teams to use that extra day to sharpen their attacks and to play at a faster tempo with more energy.

The Bruins have scored three or more goals in 14 of their last 19 games. During the regular season, the Bruins had the third-most effective power play and ranked 11th in scoring. The Over has cashed in seven of the Bruins' last nine road games.

The Blue Jackets had an above average offense, too, during the regular season. Columbus is averaging 4.2 goals in its last 14 games.

So a higher-scoring game is due. Recent history is there for this to occur as the past five meetings between the two teams in Columbus have gone above the total.