Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Penguins

The Carolina Hurricanes meet the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, March 22.

The Hurricanes go up against the Penguins and we’re expecting the teams to surpass 6.5 goals. Our betting prediction is to back the Over selection at -100.

Carolina Hurricanes have won two on the spin, triumphing 4-3 (OT) in their previous game. This was on the road against Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. K'Andre Miller found the net along with three other players.

Pittsburgh Penguins last game was a 5-4 (SO) victory over Winnipeg Jets at PPG PAINTS Arena. That means it’s now been two home wins on the spin. Erik Karlsson scored two goals, with Rickard Rakell and Yegor Chinakhov also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes have won the last two encounters against the Penguins. They achieved winning scorelines of 5-4 (SO) and 6-5 (OT) at Lenovo Center. The Canes have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-17-9	2.9	.888	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 35.0 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 3.6 goals from 23.3 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.0%.

Nikolaj Ehlers is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Sebastian Antero Aho racking up 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 3.14 goal against average with a .858 save percentage.

The Penguins have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

The top points scorer is Erik Karlsson with 16 points, 7 goals and 9 assists, while Bryan Rust is next in line after having 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.48 GAA with a .888 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Our confident pick is that the teams will combine to go over the total goals line. The -100 that this outcome happens looks really attractive for this NHL encounter.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Hurricanes vs Penguins stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 6.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jackson Blake Over 1.5 Shots -200

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight road games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -200 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 2 - 5 Penguins

There’s the option to wager on the Penguins to win by a 5-2 scoreline. Odds of +2000 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Penguins

1-0

Hurricanes

+6600

Penguins

+7000

2-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Penguins

+6000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1700

Penguins

+1900

3-0

Hurricanes

+3500

Penguins

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+2000

Penguins

+2400

3-2

Hurricanes

+900

Penguins

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Penguins

+6000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Penguins

+2200

4-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Penguins

+1800

4-3

Hurricanes

+900

Penguins

+1050

5-0

Hurricanes

+6600

Penguins

+10000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2200

Penguins

+3500

5-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Penguins

+2000

5-3

Hurricanes

+1900

Penguins

+2400

5-4

Hurricanes

+1600

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Hurricanes

+9000

Penguins

+14000

6-1

Hurricanes

+4500

Penguins

+7500

6-2

Hurricanes

+2500

Penguins

+4000

6-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Penguins

+3000

6-4

Hurricanes

+3500

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Hurricanes

+3500

Penguins

+4000

7-1

Hurricanes

+7500

Penguins

+12500

7-2

Hurricanes

+6000

Penguins

+9000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4000

Penguins

+6000

7-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Hurricanes

+8000

Penguins

+9000

7-6

Hurricanes

+9000

Penguins

+9000

8-4

Hurricanes

+9000

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Hurricanes

+11000

Penguins

+12500

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Carolina Hurricanes as -143 favorites for this game, implying that they are 59% likely to win. For those wanting to back Pittsburgh Penguins, you will find +118 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -122.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-143

Penguins

+118

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+108

Tie

+330

Penguins

+195

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+172

Penguins +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-100

Over 6.5

-122

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 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 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 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 3.70 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 35
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.6
• Blocks: 16.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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