The set-up: Game 1 was tied at 0-0 until the final ten minutes of the third period, in which the Avs would then go on to explode for their three goals in the span of about eight minutes. The Coyotes waited patiently for Colorado's aggressive style of play to cause it to make the first mistake in Game 1, but that didn't end up happening in the end. Instead, Colorado looked really good on both ends of the ice and now the Coyotes will be forced to open things up to try and equalize. From a situational stand point, I absolutely believe this sets up great as more of an offensive affair in Game 2.

The pick: Additionally note that the Coyotes have seen the total go over the number in 12 of their last 19 after getting shutout and losing by three or more goals in their last outing. Expect this total to fly over the number sooner, rather than later.

This is a 10* TOTAL DESTRUCTION on the OVER Coyotes/Avs.