The set-up: Both teams can score. Both are equally adept on the defensive end. It wouldn't be difficult to write a convincing argument for either the "over" or the "under" here. So why is this game going "under" today? Tampa enters off two straight high-scoring gamees vs. Dallas and it will end its season here in Florida two nights from now. This two-game mini-series features two of the best teams in the league and I expect it to have a playoff light atmosphere about it. Expect that to translate into a very defensive affair in the opener.

The pick: Furthermore note, Tampa has seen the total go "under" in eight of its last 11 after playing to back-to-back "overs," while Florida has seen the total dip below the posted number in seven of its last ten in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent in which it allowed five or more goals in (lost 5-3 to TB on April 17th.) This one has "under" written all over it.

This is a 10* TOTAL BLOOD-BATH on the UNDER Bolts/Panthers.