This is a 10* EAST-COAST EXPRESS on the OVER between the Boston Bruins and the New York Islanders.

For a number of different reasons I expect this total to eclipse the posted number as the game comes down the stretch. The Isles have a shot of grabbing sole possession of the Eastern Conference lead with a victory, while the Bruins will look keep to the momentum rolling that they put together before the break. New York would open the second half with a convincing 4-1 win over the Rangers on Tuesday but it will surely have its hands full today with the Bruins who currently occupy the second wild-card spot after going 6-1-1 to match their win total from the previous 19 games. Boston will also be eager to avenge a 3-2 home loss to the Isles on October 23rd. However, that's easier said than done obviously as New York is second in the NHL in averaging 3.17 GPG. From a trend based O/U stand point, this is as solid as you could possibly hope for, note that Boston has seen the total go OVER the number in four of five this year after playing to three or more consecutive UNDERS and in ten of 16 vs. teams with winning records. And note that New York has seen the total sail above the number in nine of 16 following a divisional contest and interestingly, in 12 of 17 after scoring four goals or more in its previous contest this season. In my opinion, the situation, the numbers and the trends do all clearly point to the OVER as the savvy move in this one.

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