Montreal at Boston

While even overall on the season, Montreal is 2-5 in their last seven while 7-2 in their last nine. Montreal's off a 8-2 beating at the hands of Carolina and their confidence is very low right now. Boston is just the opposite, feeling good after a 5-0 win over Ottawa on Monday. I like the momemtum to carry into tonight's game. Home teams off a blowout win by 4 goals or more vs. an opponent that has allowed 3 goals or more 3 straight games are 55-19 (74%) since 1996. Montreal's offense is pretty good but Boston is 15-7 this season since the mid-way point vs. teams that score 2.85+ goals per game. Montreal is just 9-18 on the road this year and their defense is allowing 4.8 goals per game over their last five games. Boston is winning by 1.4 goals per game over their last five. Momentum play here. Boston for four stars.