The set-up: I think the tired Canes come out flat here. Carolina played and lost 3-0 at home to Pittsburgh just last night. Boston comes to town off a confidence building 5-2 home win over Nashville. Boston has in fact won three in a row and six of eight. Overall the Bruins average 2.81 GPG and they allow 2.53. The Hurricanes have lost eight of nine. Overall Carolina is averaging 2.55 GPG and allowing 2.88.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Boston is 5-0 in its last five when playing on zero days rest, while Carolina is just 7-19 in its last 26 when playing in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Look for the "hotter" team to come out on top. Great value on the Bruins.

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