The set-up: Nashville comes in off a 4-0 him win over Philadelphia, while Detroit enters off a 5-3 home loss to the Flames. After losing six straight, the Preds have won two in a row, thanks in part to a renewed urgency on the defensive end, winning 6-3 in Washington, before the shutout at home over the Flyers. Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne has a lifetime 2.58 GAA against the Wings. Detroit though comes in desperate after six straight losses. It's just 8-14 at home, averaging 2.82 goals and allowing 3.00 in those contests. Wings' net minder Jimmy Howard though has been sharp against Nashville throughout his career with a 2.38 lifetime GAA.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Nashville has seen the total go "under" the number in 11 of 16 already this season after scoring four goals or more in its previous outing, while Detroit has seen the total go "under" in 11 of its last 17 after playing to three or more consecutive "overs." This number is low, play the "over."

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