Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Penguins

The Carolina Hurricanes meet the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 30.

There is a strong case that the Hurricanes will end up winning and that means wagering them on the Moneyline. You can get a value -130 that they overcome the Penguins.

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Carolina Hurricanes made it back-to-back wins after a 3-2 (OT) home success over New York Rangers at Lenovo Center. Sebastian Antero Aho, Jackson Blake and Jordan Martinook each scored one goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins won their last game 7-3. This was a road victory at United Center against Chicago Blackhawks. Justin Brazeau had a hat trick and was +1 overall.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-3 victory was registered against the Penguins at Lenovo Center. The Canes have racked up three straight victories over the Penguins. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-8-2	3.3	.869	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Stuart Skinner (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-11-4	3	.885	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 30.3 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 2.7 goals from 25.0 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

Andrei Svechnikov is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Sebastian Antero Aho racking up 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 1.90 goal against average with a .923 save percentage.

The Penguins have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 31.7 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.4 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.5%.

The top points scorer is Bryan Rust with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, while Anthony Mantha is next in line after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 3.46 GAA with a .866 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Step into Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick simple and backing Carolina Hurricanes to claim a victory. They should be able to win this NHL clash and you can get the road team at a juicy -130.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Hurricanes vs Penguins stats:

• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Hurricanes have won 2 consecutive games.
• Penguins have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Penguins have lost their last 3 games against Hurricanes.

Canes Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jackson Blake To Score +275

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes) has scored at least one goal in 2 straight games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +275 available when it comes to backing him to score at anytime.

Latest Jackson Blake Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+275

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 6 - 2 Penguins

The Hurricanes are available at +2800 to secure a 6-2 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Penguins

1-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Penguins

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Penguins

+1500

3-0

Hurricanes

+3300

Penguins

+3500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Penguins

+2000

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Penguins

+900

4-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Penguins

+5000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Penguins

+1800

4-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Penguins

+1700

4-3

Hurricanes

+1000

Penguins

+1050

5-0

Hurricanes

+6600

Penguins

+8000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2400

Penguins

+3000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Penguins

+1900

5-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Penguins

+2400

5-4

Hurricanes

+1900

Penguins

+2000

6-0

Hurricanes

+10000

Penguins

+12500

6-1

Hurricanes

+5000

Penguins

+7000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2800

Penguins

+3500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2800

Penguins

+3300

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Penguins

+5000

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Penguins

+4500

7-1

Hurricanes

+9000

Penguins

+12000

7-2

Hurricanes

+7000

Penguins

+9000

7-3

Hurricanes

+5000

Penguins

+6600

7-4

Hurricanes

+6000

Penguins

+7000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Penguins

+11000

7-6

Hurricanes

+11000

Penguins

+11000

8-4

Hurricanes

+10000

Penguins

+12500

8-5

Hurricanes

+13000

Penguins

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as having a 56% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -130. The market suggests that Pittsburgh Penguins are least likely to win at +108.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +106.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-130

Penguins

+108

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+123

Tie

+320

Penguins

+175

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+180

Penguins +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-130

Over 6.5

+106

Sidney Crosby is available at +155 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +1000 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+195

Anytime

+1300

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+220

Anytime

+1350

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+275

Anytime

+1700

Evgeni Malkin (Penguins)

First

+290

Anytime

+1900

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Tommy Novak (Penguins)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Rutger McGroarty (Penguins)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Ville Koivunen (Penguins)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+575

Anytime

+3300

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+625

Anytime

+3300

Kris Letang (Penguins)

First

+675

Anytime

+4000

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+825

Anytime

+5000

Noel Acciari (Penguins)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Connor Dewar (Penguins)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Jalen Chatfield (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5500

Mike Reilly (Hurricanes)

First

+1150

Anytime

+6600

Parker Wotherspoon (Penguins)

First

+1500

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Tommy Novak (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+125

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-135

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 16.6
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 6.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 19.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 6.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Starting Lineups

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