Minnesota at Detroit

Minnesota loves to attack on offense, on a 10-2 run OVER the total after a 5-2 win over the Rangers. Minnesota is third in the NHL in goals scored, second in shooting percentage. But the defense is #16 in shots on goal allowed, #22 in goals surrendered (3.20 pg), 20-6 OVER the total against losing teams, 22-8-1 OVER versus the Eastern Conference, plus 41-20 OVER playing on one day of rest. Detroit's defense is #29 in save percentage, #24 in shots on goal allowed, #31 in goals surrendered (3.70 pg). Detroit is 26-16 OVER the total against teams that allow 29.5+ shots on goal per contest and the OVER is 11-3-1 when these teams clash in this building. Play Minnesota/Detroit OVER the total.