This is a 10* EAST-CONF TOTAL OF THE YEAR on the UNDER Canes/Bruins.

The first two games of this series have fallen UNDER the number, but all signs point to a much more wide-open affair here in Game 3 in our estmiation.

The Bruins have now lost five straight to Carolina when counting all three regular-season matchups.

Note that Boston has seen the total go UNDER the number in five of its last six when trying to avenge two straight losses against an opponent as well.

I'm sure Carolina is going to win this series, but the Bruins will be throwing their "best shot" here in Game 3 to try and avoid the 0-3 deficit.

I see Game 3 playing out as a very defensive affair. The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP