This is a 10* NON-CONFERENCE TOM on the OVER Ducks/Bruins.

Both teams have been involved in several lower-scoring games of late, but all signs finally point to more of an explosive offensive affair, rather than a tight defensive battle in this non-conference contest from Boston on Thursday night.

Anaheim is 2-4, while Boston is 6-0.

The Ducks have seen the total go UNDER in five of their six games. They're off a big 3-2 OT win at Columbus and I expect Anaheim to carry that momentum over here.

The Bruins have also seen the total go UNDER in five of six, including in their 3-0 win at Chicago last time out. Note though that Boston has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 12 off a shutout road victory.

And finally note, these teams played earlier in the week in Anaheim and the Bruins won by a score of 3-1, and note that the Ducks have seen the total go OVER the number in three of their last four in trying to avenge a home loss vs. an opponent.

The situation here finally points to some explosive offensive fireworks. The play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP