This is a 9* on COLORADO -1.5

Colorado hasn't always had luck on their side this year, but they are a good team and should roll Monday against Detroit. After a four-game losing streak that included two overtime losses, the Avalanche didn't need any luck in wins over San Jose (4-0) and St. Louis (5-3). The latter we were on and made it our Game of the Month. The Avs scored five goals on only 18 shots, three of them coming in a decisive second period. They've scored 33 more goals than what they've allowed this season. You might be surprised to hear that's the best goal differential in the Western Conference and tied for third best in the entire NHL. Detroit, as you probably know, is the worst team in the league. They have a -85 goal differential and their 28 points are 13 fewer than every other team. A current four-game losing streak has seen the Red Wings get outscored 19-5. They're coming off a 4-1 loss at home to Florida. Unfortunately, the news gets worse as the Wings are 4-22 when off a home loss by three or more goals. This will be an easy, multi-goal win by the home team. Play COLORADO -1.5

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