The set-up: This is a difficult matchup for Carolina. It always has been. After going 0-4 in the regular season vs. the defending champs, the Hurricanes whimpered to a 4-2 loss in Game 1 as well. Carolina is just 8-21 in its last 29 vs. the Capitals, including only 2-9 in its last 11 in the Nation's capital.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Carolina is 0-4 in its last four as an underdog in the +110 to +150 range, while Washington is 5-1 in its last six vs. teams with winning records. This line could/should easily be much larger in my professional opinion.

Washington Capitals

10* play