10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK (PART OF A MASSIVE **40** STAR MONDAY!)
(NHL) Arizona vs. Washington,
Total: 6.00 | -102.00 Over
Result: Loss
The set-up: Arizona started off the season red hot, but it's come back down to Earth of late after losing three straight. Still, the Coyotes enter at 9-6-2. If the Coyotes have any shot at pulling off the big upset today, clearly they'll have to do what they do best and that's slow this one down to a snails pace and grind out the victory. Washigton has won six straight and ten of its last 11.

The pick: Arizona averages 2.82 GPG and washington allows 3.06 goals. Washington averages 4.06 GPG, but the Coyotes concede just 2.41. Additionally note that Arizona has seen the total go under the number in six of its last seven vs. clubs with winning records, while Washington has seen the total dip under in three of its last four non-conference games. I think this one gets decided by the men between the pipes. Play the under.

10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER Coyotes/Capitals.