The set-up: Boston's lost two in a row. First it was a 3-2 loss at Philly, then it was an 8-1 blowout beatdown destruction setback at home to Washington. The Bruins only average 2.72 GPG, and despite the letdown against Boston, their strengthy for sure lies on the defensive end, as they only allow 2.62.

The pick: The Bruins earned a 3-2 win over Buffalo the last time these teams played. The Sabres have been playing a lot better of late, as they come in off a 5-3 win on the road in Philadelphia, two nights after a tight 4-3 loss at home to Washington. Note though that the Sabres have seen the total go "under" the number in eight of their last 12 road games following a road victory in which they scored five or more goals in. This number is high.

This is a 10* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the UNDER Sabres/Bruins.