THE HOT CORNER
Mal Van Valkenburg, Review-Journal, 58-43-3 (overall record)
Today’s best bet: Phoenix Coyotes-DETROIT RED WINGS (over 5½ goals)
Two of the last three games between these teams has gone over the total. At home, the Red Wings average 3.1 goals a game and also average giving up 3.1 goals. The Red Wings give up more than 30 shots a game. Look for this to be a high-scoring series.