This is the first of a home-and-home series. I see the Coyotes getting good value here.

The high flying Oilers are hot, but the Coyotes have owned this series winning 14 of the last 16, including nine of the past 10.

Edmonton is a bit fat and happy after rolling past Colorado, 6-3, two nights ago for its third consecutive victory. The Oilers could take the Coyotes, who have the worst record in the league, too lightly. That's dangerous for a road club. Arizona is capable of producing a home upset win. The Coyotes just upset San Jose two games ago.

Mike Smith is expected to be in the nets for Arizona. He was terrible in his last start and is highly motivated to perform better. The veteran certainly is capable of elevating his play