How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 18
Published 12:38 pm Thursday, October 17, 2024
Wanting to put some money on the upcoming contest (Friday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)
- In 39 of 93 games last season, Carolina and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
- Pittsburgh played 37 games last season with over 6.5 goals.
- These two teams averaged 6.5 goals per game combined, 0.0 less than this one’s total.
- These teams surrendered 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this one’s over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Hurricanes were eighth in the league, and the Penguins were 18th.
- The Penguins were 13th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Hurricanes were fourth.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -146
- The Hurricanes were 54-31 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
- Carolina had a 41-20 record (winning 67.2% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -146 or shorter.
- The Hurricanes have a 59.3% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.
Penguins Moneyline: +124
- The Penguins were an underdog 34 times last season, and upset their opponent in 14, or 41.2%, of those games.
- Pittsburgh was 5-8 as an underdog of +124 or longer on the moneyline last season.
- The moneyline implies a 44.6% chance to win for the Penguins.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Sebastian Aho, a productive offensive player last season for Carolina, recorded 89 points on the season.
- Seth Jarvis was another of Carolina’s major contributors last season, posting 67 total points (33 goals and 34 assists).
- On 139 shots, Shayne Gostisbehere recorded 56 points (10 goals, 46 assists) for Carolina last season.
- As Carolina’s top keeper last season, Pyotr Kochetkov recorded 23 wins and 13 losses while allowing 92 goals against 939 saves.
Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby collected 52 assists and 42 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
- Evgeni Malkin made a major impact for Pittsburgh last season with 67 points, thanks to 27 goals and 40 assists.
- Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust had 56 points, courtesy of 28 goals (second on team) and 28 assists (sixth).
- Tristan Jarry had a .903 save percentage (36th in the league) last season, allowing 133 goals (2.9 goals against average). He put up a 19-25-5 record between the pipes for Pittsburgh.
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Lightning | L 4-1 | Home | -150 |
| 10/15/2024 | Devils | W 4-2 | Home | -164 |
| 10/18/2024 | Penguins | – | Away | -146 |
| 10/19/2024 | Blues | – | Away | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Oilers | – | Away | – |
| 10/24/2024 | Flames | – | Away | – |
Penguins’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 4-2 | Away | +156 |
| 10/14/2024 | Canadiens | W 6-3 | Away | -145 |
| 10/16/2024 | Sabres | W 6-5 | Home | -119 |
| 10/18/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Home | +124 |
| 10/20/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
| 10/22/2024 | Flames | – | Away | – |
| 10/25/2024 | Oilers | – | Away | – |
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Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Info
- Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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