Chicago at Detroit

Defending champion Chicago has moved back into first place in the division after a 3-2 win over the mighty Washington Capitals. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews each scored and newly-acquired forward Andrew Ladd had an assist in his return to Chicago. Chicago is seventh in the NHL in goals scored and allowed, plus second on the power play. The Blackhawks are on a 19-8 run, 10-3 against the East and 25-10 vs. the Atlantic Division. Chicago is also rested and 41-20-6 UNDER the total when playing on two days of rest, as well as 32-10-12 UNDER against the Eastern Conference. Detroit is better on defense than offense at #21 in goals scored, #24 on the power play and in the middle of the pack (#13) in goals allowed. Detroit prefers a slower tempo and is 8-2-4 UNDER the total against a team with a winning road record. With the UNDER 17-5-6 when these teams clash, including 12-5-1 UNDER at Detroit, grab the defending champs in a defensive battle. Take both Chicago and the UNDER.