The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off back-to-back overtime games, both decided by a score of 4-3. They are on the road at Boston tonight, and the Bruins have won four of their last five. Boston has won six of the last seven in this series, and the Bruins are a big favorite in tonight's game. My money is on the total, as I think the number looks a little low considering the Bruins are among the highest scoring teams in the league.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - The over is 6-3-1 in the Hurricanes last 10 games against teams with a winning record. Boston is 53-23 in it's last 76 home games versus teams with a losing record. Boston should be able to put a few pucks past the Canes netminder tonight.

2. Cam Ward - The 32 year old goaltender is 6-8 with a 2.54 GAA on the road this year, but he's struggled in previous matchups with Boston. Ward is 0-5-1 with a 3.37 GAA in his last six starts against the Bruins.

3. X-Factor - The Bruins rank 3rd in the NHL averaging three goals per game, and they boast one of the league's best power-plays converting on better than 20 percent of their man-advantage opportunities.

Selection: This is a play on the Hurricanes@Bruins to go OVER the total (10*)