Stephen Nover's NHL Monday Totals Crusher
(NHL) Arizona vs. Pittsburgh,
Total: 5.50 | -105.00 Under
Result: Win
It's hard not to like the over in this game thanks to the Penguins. Sidney Crosby is leading the NHL in goals and Pittsburgh has scored 28 goals in winnings its last five games. Arizona is the third-worst defensive team in the league and gives up the most shots on goal. The Coyotes have permitted an average of 39.1 shots on goal during their last eight games.

The Penguins have played 10 straight over games. The fewest combined goals scored during this over streak was six. There have been at least seven goals scored in nine of Pittsburgh's past 10 games.

The overs have worked so well in Pittsburgh's last 10 games because the Penguins' defense has been less than stellar. The Penguins have allowed at least three goals in seven of their last 10 games.