Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals

Carolina has won 11 of 13 overall, seven of eight at home, and the Hurricanes have won four of the past five home games against Washington. Carolina's latest win was 6-4 over the New York Islanders on Sunday when Seth Jarvis scored twice and Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 27 of 31 shots. The Hurricanes are 40-28-5 UNDER and they have gone UNDER five of seven against Eastern Conference opponents. Washington is 9-1 UNDER its past 10 games as a road underdog and 6-1 UNDER in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. The Capitals had lost three in a row before they defeated Boston 4-3 on Tuesday and they now have to play road games on consecutive nights. Carolina has won seven of the past 10 meetings. Frederik Andersen is likely to start for Carolina and he is 12-5-0 with a 2.01 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. Take the Hurricanes and the UNDER.

Carolina has won seven of the past nine meetings, including 4-2 on Nov. 3, and the Hurricanes go for their third straight win after defeating the New York Islanders 4-0 on Tuesday. Pyotr Kochetkov made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season, and he is the expected starter tonight. Kochetkov is 13-5-0 with a 2.47 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage. He has allowed only four goals on 76 shots in his past three games. Washington has played better on the road than at home recently, as the Capitals have lost five of seven home contests. The Caps are a tired team after playing five of six on the road, and they come off a 3-2 loss to lowly Chicago on Tuesday. Take the Hurricanes.

Washington is off to a strong start playing seven of its first 10 at home. They had a losing road mark last year and lost 3-0 at Tampa Bay in their last road game. The Capitols are 30th on the power play, while the defense is 21st in save percentage (.888). Carolina hasn't played many home games but is playing well winning five in a row - all on the road. Carolina is sixth in the NHL in goals scored (3.89 per game) and fifth on the power play, while the defense is second in goals given up (2.33 per game) and fifth in save percentage (914). Carolina is on a 29-11-4 run at home. Play Carolina.

Both teams had to play last night. Washington is 6-5 over the last 11 contests, including cashing as underdogs of +155, +180, +115, +170, and +125. Washington is on a 65-50 run away from home, including 7-3 on the road when playing the second of a back-to-back, plus 15-9 in divisional play. Carolina is just 3-3 over the last six games, losing as chalk of -190, -200, and -150. They were favored at home yesterday over Boston but lost, 4-1. Carolina is 82-94 at home after a loss by three or more goals. Washington topped Carolina when they met last month, 7-6, as a +170 dog, so back the big underdog again. Play Washington.