1* free play on the Bruins@Blues to go UNDER the total...

Two teams heading in very different directions will clash at Scottrade Center Friday night. The visiting Boston Bruins have won just one of their past seven games while the Blues are riding a five-game winning streak. This game has massive playoff implications, so we should expect a gritty, tight-checking, defensive battle. My money is on the under.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Boston's Goalscoring Woes - The Bruins have scored a total of 10 goals through their last seven games. That does not bode well as they'll come up against the Blues netminder Brian Elliott who has three shutouts in his last four outings.

2. Home Cookin' - The under is 7-2-2 in Blues last 11 home games. The Bruins on the other hand have failed to reach the total in six of their last seven on the road.

3. X-Factor - The Blues boast the league's 3rd best penalty killing unit, and they rank 4th in the NHL in goals against, allowing just 2.4 goals per game.

Selection: This is a play on the Bruins@Blues (Free)