The set-up: I base my totals on "situations." Montreal has lost four of five, including a 4-1 setback here to these very Flames two nights ago. Calgary has won two straight, and it can't afford to take the foot off the gas with the regular season's end fast approaching. These are two teams in need of a victory here and each has plenty of motivation. As I said, this one sets up great as more of an offensive game from a situational standpoint.

The pick: ALso note though that the Habs have seen the total go "over" the number in eight of their last ten in trying to revenge a home loss vs. an opponent in which they were held to one or less goals in. Expect a wide-open "shootout."

This is a 10* TOTAL PLAYBOOK on the OVER Flames/Canadiens.