This is an 8* TOP TOTAL on the UNDER Hawks/Jackets.

These teams played here two nights ago and the Hawks won 6-5. I had a play on the OVER in that one.

Now though I expect a much more defensive affair in the rematch.

Columbus has lost four of its last five, including two in a row, thanks in large part to their normally steady defense conceding 10 goals.

I expect a much different game-plan from the Jackets here, who had to play from behind the entire game last time out.

Chicago was an after thought by most handicappers, but note that it comes in as arguably the hottest team in all of the NHL, having won seven of its last ten. It's seen the total go OVER in two straight, but with a much more "winnable" two game series at home against the lowly Red Wings, I think the Hawks are content here to have just gotten the split.

When you add it all up, we expect this one to fall UNDER once the final horn sounds.

Good luck, NP