The set-up: The Avs come in off another road loss, this time a deflating 4-3 OT setback to the Isles, while the Bruins come in off another home win, a confidence building 5-4 OT victory over the Kings. The Avs have lost six straight and I think they'll stumble again here in this difficult road venue. Colorado is only 12-17 on the road, averaging 3.45 goals and allowing 3.52 in those contests. Boston is 19-10 at home, averaging 3.45 goals and allowing 2.48 in those contests.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Boston is 9-1 in its last ten vs. the West and 32-18 in its last 56 home games vs. a team with a losing road record, while Colorado is a horrible 6-21 in its last 27 games following OT on the previous game. I'm laying the price with confidence.

8* play