This is a 10* EAST-CONF TOW on the UNDER Flyers/Wings.

Both teams have been involved in several higher-scoring games of late, but all signs point to much more of a defensive affair this time around in my opinion.

Philadelphia is 25-17-4-2 overall, including 14-6-3-1 on the road, while Detroit is 24-18-5-0, including 12-8-4-0 at home.

The Flyers will be desperate to snap a three-game slide. Philly though has seen the total go UNDER the number in four of its last five after playing to three or more straight losses in a row.

Philadelphia also plays with revenge here after a crazy 7-6 shootout loss in the last matchup between the clubs back on December 22nd.

Detroit had seen the total go UNDER in four straight before its most recent 5-4 loss to Dallas.

Normally defense takes a back seat when these two teams collide, but the overall situation, combined with the above-listed numbers/trends, does indeed make the UNDER the correct call as far as the total is concerned in my opinion this time around.

Good luck, NP