10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH (THIS IS THE BIG ONE!)
(NHL) Carolina vs. Tampa Bay, 06/03/2021 8:00 PM, Score: 3 - 2
Total: 5.50 | 115.00 Over
Result: Loss
The set-up: The first two games of this series have fallen under the number, but everything points to more of a wide-open affair here in Game 3 in my opinion. Carolina has its back against the wall here. Another loss would be just too devastating. The Hurricanes will look to push the pace from the outset, as they try and break down this unusually stout Lightning defense.

The pick: Note that Carolina has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to avenge back-to-back losses to an opponent. The Lightning's strength has been their ability to play any style of game, so an up-tempo contest is just what the doctor ordered for them in Game 3 as well. Everything points to this one blasting past sooner, rather than later.

This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE MONTH on the OVER Hurricanes/Bolts.