T.M. Selection: Blackhawks/Hurricanes OVER.

I am on the over in the Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes game on Friday. The Blackhawks haven't won a game in their 1st 7 games this year and I think they are going to be desperate for that 1st win in this game. They came very close on Wednesday against the Leafs even carrying a lead for most of that game but their defense folded late and gave up the tying goal and then the winning goal in OT. They are going to play hard in this game after a day of rest and do whatever it takes to win this game. Their defense has been shaky this year and Fleury has been horrid so they know they have to score goals here, especially on the red hot Hurricanes. The Hurricanes are the opposite here and haven't lost a game yet this year but are now on a B2B game and will be tired. I expect their defense to go out the window here and for them to play a more offensive game. They just scored 7 goals in 2 home games in a row and have been a scoring machine since the season started. I think the Blackhawks desperation to win a game here is going to push them to score more goals which in return will force the Hurricanes to score goals here. I like this game to go over the posted total.

T.M. Prediction: 5-3 Hurricanes.