The set-up: The Hurricanes are spiralling out of control right now, entering having lost three of their last four. Carolina is averaging 2.5 GPG and allowing 2.7. San Jose can empathize though, as it's lost five of its last seven. The Sharks average 3.00 GPG and they allow 3.1.

The pick: Take it for what you will though, but Carolina is just 2-5 in its last seven road games and 0-4 in its last four vs. the Pacific, while San Jose is 6-2 in its last eight at home. "Home Cooking" is the difference. Lay the price.

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