A Dakota Johnson empty-net goal in Game 1 is the tally from keeping every game in this series from going Under the total. It’s been tight sledding with little time and space for the skill players on both teams to operate, and whatever offense is generated is getting blocked before the goalies have to put in work. Until this blanket-style defense gets lifted and the special teams start heating up, there’s no reason to go against the low-scoring betting trend here.
J.T. Miller filled the scoresheet in Game 3 in Nashville with a goal, an assist, and six shots on goal. This came after he had three shots on goal in Game 2 and none in Game 1 — although he did have an assist and five total shot attempts to open the series. The center’s shot attempts have increased in every game this series, which isn't abnormal for Miller, who has gone Over 2.5 shots on goal in seven of his last 10 games dating back to April 2.