The set-up: Nashville won four in a row, but it's since lost two straight. Clearly the Predators are going to be out to push the pace from start to finish as they look to get untracked. Overall the offense is averaging 3.86 GPG for the Predators, so I expect a return to the "norm" here vs. this suspect Red Wings' defensive unit. Detroit got off to a great start this season, but it's been all downhill since. One of the lone bright spots was its 5-3 win over the Predators in Nashville.

The pick: The Wings won't be rolling over though either as they try to desperately get back into the win column. Detroit is averaging only 2.20 GPG, but goaltenders Jimmy Howard (2-6, 3.67 GAA) and Jonathan Bernier (2-4-1, 3.50) are both struggling mightily now as well. With each team pushing the pace from the opening face-off until the final horn, look for this one to fly over the posted number sooner, rather than later.

10* play on the OVER Predators/Red Wings.