Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Hurricanes

The Pittsburgh Penguins square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Tuesday, March 10.

The Penguins at -141 look like a value prediction when it comes to the +1.5 puck line and we’re not expecting them to be easily beaten against the Hurricanes.

Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 5-4 (OT) home win at PPG PAINTS Arena where they beat Boston Bruins. Anthony Mantha bagged two goals, while Yegor Chinakhov, Thomas Novak and Connor Dewar scored once.

Carolina Hurricanes have won their last five home games. Most recently, they lost 5-4 on the road at Scotiabank Saddledome against Calgary Flames. There were four different goalscorers including Seth Jarvis.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins beat the Canes when the teams last met. It was a 5-1 scoreline at PPG PAINTS Arena. The Canes have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

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

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

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have given up 2.7 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

Yegor Chinakhov is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Thomas Novak racking up 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.38 goal against average with a .914 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canes have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 31.7 shots on goal, with a 22.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 23.3 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.1%.

The top points scorer is Sebastian Antero Aho with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Seth Jarvis is next in line after registering 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 3.00 GAA with a .863 SV%, including one shutout.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Our Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Pittsburgh Penguins can triumph with a +1.5 start on the puck line. They should be able to stay close to their opponents in this NHL clash and we’ll take the -141.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Penguins vs Hurricanes stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Penguins in 12 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Penguins in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hurricanes in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hurricanes in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hurricanes in 2 consecutive games against Penguins.

Penguins +1.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrei Svechnikov Under 2.5 Shots -135

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes) has totaled Under 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and wager him to go under the Shots on Goal line at odds of -135.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 4 - 1 Hurricanes

Let’s go for the Penguins to win 4-1, a bet which is available at +2500. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Hurricanes

1-0

Penguins

+6000

Hurricanes

+5500

2-0

Penguins

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Penguins

+1800

Hurricanes

+1500

3-0

Penguins

+5000

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Penguins

+2500

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Penguins

+1050

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Penguins

+6600

Hurricanes

+2800

4-1

Penguins

+2500

Hurricanes

+1150

4-2

Penguins

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Penguins

+1200

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+4500

5-1

Penguins

+4500

Hurricanes

+1600

5-2

Penguins

+2500

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Penguins

+3000

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Penguins

+2200

Hurricanes

+1900

6-0

Penguins

+2200

Hurricanes

+6600

6-1

Penguins

+10000

Hurricanes

+3500

6-2

Penguins

+5500

Hurricanes

+2000

6-3

Penguins

+4000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Penguins

+6000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Penguins

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Penguins

+5500

Hurricanes

+10000

7-1

Penguins

+5500

Hurricanes

+6000

7-2

Penguins

+13000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Penguins

+9000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Penguins

+8000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-5

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-0

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+14000

8-1

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-2

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-3

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

9-1

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-2

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-3

Penguins

+12000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

With an estimated 68% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -208 betting odds about Carolina Hurricanes triumphing in this game. For those wanting to back Pittsburgh Penguins, you will find +172 about the underdogs.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +104.

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Moneyline

Penguins

+172

Hurricanes

-208

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+285

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-132

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-143

Hurricanes -1.5

+114

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 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 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.4
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.4
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 17.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 6.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 32.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 32
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 6.5

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