- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Penguins
- Penguins vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | SNPT | TVA2
The Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18) visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (42-19) on Mar. 18 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 (+150).
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 -185 | 6.5 -115 | +135 |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 +150 | 6.5 -105 | -160 |
Penguins vs Hurricanes Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% 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 57.8% 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 hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 away games (+10.00 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 2P Puck Line in 9 of their last 10 away games (+9.05 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 away games (+6.30 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have hit the Game Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Penguins have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.25 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+6.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+5.35 Units / 20% ROI)
Penguins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Penguins are 40-27 against the spread this NHL season (+13 Units / 12.65% ROI).
- Penguins are 34-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.9 Units /3.73% ROI
- Penguins are 35-30 when betting the Over for +2.05 Units / 2.76% ROI
- Penguins are 30-35 when betting the Under for -8.55 Units /-11.52% ROI
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 25-42 against the spread this NHL season (-12.45 Units /-16.37% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 42-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.12% ROI
- Hurricanes are 35-31 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 0.47% ROI
- Hurricanes are 31-35 when betting the Under for -6.95 Units / -9.57% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Penguins
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +170 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +195 |
| Bryan Rust (Pit) | +220 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +230 |
| Rickard Rakell (Pit) | +240 |
| Evgeni Malkin (Pit) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Novak (PIT) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 0.5 -118 | 0.5 -110 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Evgeni Malkin (PIT) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Penguins
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Erik Karlsson (PIT) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -140 |
| Evgeni Malkin (PIT) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
| Yegor Chinakhov (CBJ) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
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 12-28 (.300) 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 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 41-24 (.631) this 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 34-9 (.791) when having 3 or more xG. this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .599
Penguins Offensive Stats & Trends
The Penguins have 7 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 23 inner slot shots in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Penguins have 38 inner slot shots in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 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
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 185 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 5.5 slot shots per game in the first period this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.4
The Hurricanes have recorded 27.9 shots per game in 5v5 situations this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 23.2
The Hurricanes have recorded 13.2 shots per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.6
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 allowed opponents to score on 16% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Penguins have allowed 0.5 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Penguins have allowed 14 forecheck chances in the first period this month — most among NHL Teams
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 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have a .833 save percentage this month — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .892
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