Detroit at Minnesota

The Red Wings have been the third most profitable team for NHL bettors this season. Detroit has won seven of the past 10 times it has been an underdog, including nipping the Maple Leafs, 2-1 in overtime, last night. Detroit had 41 shots on goal in that game. That was the Red Wings' 12th victory in their last 16 games. Detroit finds itself an underdog to the Wild despite having more points than Minnesota. That's because the Red Wings are on the road and playing without rest. The spot isn't good for Minnesota either, as the Wild just concluded a three-game road trip that ended this past Tuesday. The last time the Wild played at home following a road trip of three or more games was on Jan. 10, and they lost, 5-2, to the Islanders as a $1.70 favorite. Since winning seven straight games in December, Minnesota is only 6-7-4. The Wild have lost six of their last nine games. The Wild have yielded an average of 4.4 goals per game during their last five games. Take the Red Wings.