The set-up: The Islanders need to shake off a shaky stretch with a big convincing win at home and a date vs. the hapless Wings is just what the doctor ordered to do that in my opinion. The Isles are just 4-5-1 in tehir last ten, but they're still 18-7-4 at home. The Wings are just 5-25-2 on the road, but they've been playing better of late by going 5-5 in their last ten. Detroit won't be rolling over and the home side has something to prove. For NHL totals, this one is low and in my opinion, these two normally lower-scoring teams are now finally set up for more of an offensive affair this evening.

The pick: Additionally note that Detroit has seen the total go over the number in nine of its last 14 following a divisional contest, while NY has seen the total go over in ten of its last 15 home games when the total is set at 5.5. For all the reasons listed above, play the over.

10* TOTAL COACH'S CORNER on the OVER Wings/Islanders.