The contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting possibilities 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 6.7 goals)

• Four Carolina games this season have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• Eight of Pittsburgh’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 4.09 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 2.93, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams give up a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -235

• The Hurricanes have won 80.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (8-2).
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -235 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 70.1%.

Penguins Moneyline: +192

• Pittsburgh has played as the moneyline underdog 10 times this season, and won one time.
• The Penguins’ moneyline odds are +192 or longer for the first time.
• Pittsburgh has a 34.2% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Pittsburgh 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 20 points in 11 games.
• With five goals and seven assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 12 points (1.1 per game).
• Sebastian Aho has created 10 points for Carolina in 11 games this season, netting a goal on 8.1% of his shots and putting up three goals and seven assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 6 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 19 goals with 136 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Evgeni Malkin’s four goals and 12 assists in 14 matchups give him 16 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sidney Crosby has made a big impact for Pittsburgh this season with 15 points, thanks to six goals and nine assists.
• Rickard Rakell has scored six goals and contributed five assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 11.
• Alex Nedeljkovic’s record stands at 2-2-2 on the season, giving up 17 goals (2.8 goals against average) and compiling 153 saves with a .900 save percentage (33rd in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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