The set-up: Both teams come in hungry, as each enters off a loss. The Blues are just 20-25 overall and they most recently fell 2-1 in OT on the road to the Isles. The Bruins are 26-20 and they most recently lost 4-3 on the road in Philadelphia last night. Previous to their most recent setback though, the Blues had been playing well, winning three straight. St. Louis will have to match pace with its difficult opponent tonight, as it's just 9-10 on the road, averaging 2.37 goals and allowing 2.47. The Bruins won't be leaving anything to chance today after going just 1-3 in their last four. Overall though Boston is 16-7 at home, averaging 3.48 goals and allowing 2.43. From a situational stand point, I definitely think this one sets up as more of an offensive affair (note the plus money return on the line!).

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but St. Louis has seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last nine road game following an OT loss in its previous game in which it was held to one or less goals, while Boston has seen the total go "over" in six of its last eight when playing on back-to-back days. This number is a little low, play the "over."

Over 10*