- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Penguins
- Penguins vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: SNPT | FDSO
The Pittsburgh Penguins (32-17) visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (40-17) on Mar. 10 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+110).
The Penguins vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Penguins vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Penguins | +1.5 -135 | 6.5 -120 | +180 |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 +110 | 6.5 +100 | -220 |
Penguins vs Hurricanes Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 86.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Penguins vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Penguins will cover the spread with 59.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Penguins Best Bets & Trends
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+9.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 1P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+7.30 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 away games (+6.60 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 away games (+6.40 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 5 of their last 6 away games (+5.05 Units / 59% ROI)
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+9.70 Units / 80% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 11 games at home (+7.15 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.60 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.55 Units / 33% ROI)
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 37-26 against the spread this NHL season (+11.7 Units / 12.14% ROI).
- Penguins are 32-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units /2.44% ROI
- Penguins are 31-30 when betting the Over for -1.95 Units / -2.8% ROI
- Penguins are 30-31 when betting the Under for -4.25 Units /-6.08% ROI
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 24-39 against the spread this NHL season (-10.35 Units /-14.64% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 40-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.75 Units / 1.54% ROI
- Hurricanes are 34-28 when betting the Over for +2.55 Units / 3.6% ROI
- Hurricanes are 28-34 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units / -13.05% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Penguins
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +160 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +180 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +200 |
| Bryan Rust (Pit) | +240 |
| Rickard Rakell (Pit) | +260 |
| Jackson Blake (CAR) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Yegor Chinakhov (CBJ) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -140 |
| Anthony Mantha (PIT) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -130 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang (PIT) | 1.5 +120 | 1.5 -160 |
| Yegor Chinakhov (CBJ) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
| Anthony Mantha (PIT) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -135 |
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -135 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
Penguins: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Penguins were 33-48 (.407) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 5-83 (.057) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .152
The Penguins were 5-18 (.217) when tied after the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Penguins are 12-27 (.308) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Penguins
The Hurricanes are 40-23 (.635) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 47-21 (.691) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 7 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 22 inner slot shots in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 11 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 52 cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 75 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes recorded 34.3 shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3
The Hurricanes have recorded 35.3 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.0
The Hurricanes have recorded 27.8 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.3
Penguins Defensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Penguins have allowed 0.2 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Penguins have allowed 8 forecheck chances while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 12% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
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