This is an 8* DESTROYER on the Bruins.

I'm a contrarian for sure. But in the NHL, there's fewer people wagering, and so "where the public money is," becomes an almost "non factor."

Dallas is a slight dog on the road here, but with a tough game at New York tomorrow night, off the big outdoor OT victory over the Isles, I say this is a classic "look ahead" spot for the visitors, who enter off a 4-3 OT home loss to the Oilers, snapping a three-game win streak.

Boston though has lost four straight. Not for a lack of trying though, as evidenced by its most recent 5-4 OT loss here to LA. With a big Western road swing up next for the Bruins, this afternoon's non-conference matchup here vs. Dallas takes on even added importance for the hungry home side.

All things considered, I feel this to be the very definition of "great line value." The play is BOSTON.

Good luck, NP