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
The contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:00 PM ET on Friday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.
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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)
- Carolina and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 39 of 93 games last season.
- Pittsburgh and its opponent combined to score over 6.5 goals in 37 of 82 games last season.
- The two teams combined to score 6.5 goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s over/under.
- Combined, these teams allowed 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 fewer than this one’s total.
- 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 allowed, and the Hurricanes were fourth.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -146
- The Hurricanes were 54-31 when favored on the moneyline last season.
- Carolina was 41-20 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -146 or shorter.
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied win probability of 59.3%.
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 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of +124 or longer on the moneyline.
- 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 was among Carolina’s leading contributors last season, posting 89 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.7%.
- Having scored 33 goals and adding 34 assists a year ago, Seth Jarvis was an important piece of the offense for Carolina over the course 81 games.
- On 139 shots, Shayne Gostisbehere contributed 56 points (10 goals, 46 assists) for Carolina last season.
- As Carolina’s top goalkeeper last season, Pyotr Kochetkov recorded 23 wins and 13 losses while surrendering 92 goals against 939 saves.
Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)
- Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby totaled 52 assists and 42 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
- Evgeni Malkin made a big impact for Pittsburgh last season with 67 points, thanks to 27 goals and 40 assists.
- Bryan Rust had 28 goals and 28 assists for Carolina.
- Tristan Jarry’s record was 19-25-5 last season, giving up 133 goals (2.9 goals against average) and having a .903 save percentage (36th in the league).
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
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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