The set-up: Game 5 saw the Capitals destroy the Hurricanes 6-0 in Washington. Carolina then posted the 4-2 win at home in Game 6, continuing the trend of having the home side win every game in this series to this point. So what's going to change here? Carolina's achilles heel has been its play on the road this year and it's had major difficulties in the nation's capital over the last few seasons. The defending champs have to be feeling confident in this spot.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Carolina is still only 14-38 in its last 52 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of greater than .600, while Washington is 35-17 in its last 52 following a loss of three or more goals. Carolina has outscored Washington 12-3 at home, but its been outscored 14-5 in three games so far in Washington. Lay the price.

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