The set-up: After the high-scoring affairs in Boston, I'm expecting a much more defensive goaltenders battle in Game 3. Boston has been an average road team this season though, while Carolina has been much better at home. I think the shift in venue will also help in pushing this total under the number. Note that the Bruins have allowed only 1.89 goals over their last 11 games. Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask is now 10-5 with a 2.02 GAA in the playoffs. His counterpart Petr Mrazek has uncharacteristically struggled the last two games, but he's still 5-5 with a 2.73 GAA in the playoffs. Note that the Hurricanes only allow 2.46 GPG at home this year as well.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Boston has seen the total go under in 14 of its last 20 road games when the total is 5.5, while Carolina has seen the total dip under in 15 of 25 after allowing four or more goals. This number is a little high.

Boston Bruins/Carolina Hurricanes UNDER

10* play