Two teams heading in very different directions will clash at Scottrade Center Friday night. The visiting Boston Bruins have won just one of their past seven games while the Blues are riding a five-game winning streak. I think we're getting a more than fair price on the hotter team tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Boston's Goalscoring Woes - The Bruins have scored a total of 10 goals through their last seven games. That does not bode well as they'll come up against the Blues netminder Brian Elliott who has three shutouts in his last four outings.

2. Home Cookin' - St. Louis has won four straight at Scottrade Centre including marquee wins against Chicago and Anaheim. The Bruins have dropped five of their last six on the road with the lone win a 3-1 decision at the lowly Toronto. The Bruins are 3-8 in the last 11 meetings in St. Louis.

3. X-Factor - The Blues are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. Eastern Conference. The Bruins are 7-15 in their last 22 vs. teams from the West.

Selection: This is a play on the St. Louis Blues (8*)