Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Hurricanes

The Pittsburgh Penguins go up against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Wednesday, March 18.

We are betting on the Hurricanes to get the better of the Penguins in regulation time. You can back our prediction at -106 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Pittsburgh Penguins have won back-to-back games. A 7-2 triumph recently occurred on the road at Ball Arena when playing Colorado Avalanche. Erik Karlsson landed 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs had 25 saves (.926).

Carolina Hurricanes were beaten last game and this was on the road at Nationwide Arena. Columbus Blue Jackets claimed a 5-1 win. Canes had 28 shots and Andrei Svechnikov scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Canes and the Penguins saw the former win. It was a 5-4 scoreline at Lenovo Center. It’s been seven Canes wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

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 3.4 goals from 27.9 shots on goal, with a 17.3% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 3.1 goals from 26.2 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.1%.

Erik Karlsson is the top points scorer with 14 points, 3 goals and 11 assists, with Bryan Rust recording 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 2.70 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Canes have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 33.8 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 22.9 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.1%.

The top points scorer is Sebastian Antero Aho with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next best after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 2.59 GAA with a .879 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value wager could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can bet on Carolina Hurricanes to win this NHL encounter. Our pick is currently available at an attractive -106.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Penguins vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Penguins have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games against Penguins.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Yegor Chinakhov Over 1.5 Shots -175

Yegor Chinakhov (Penguins) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -175.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 2 - 5 Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are available at +1400 to win by a 5-2 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Hurricanes

1-0

Penguins

+6000

Hurricanes

+6000

2-0

Penguins

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

2-1

Penguins

+1700

Hurricanes

+1500

3-0

Penguins

+4000

Hurricanes

+3300

3-1

Penguins

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

3-2

Penguins

+950

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Penguins

+5500

Hurricanes

+3500

4-1

Penguins

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

4-2

Penguins

+1800

Hurricanes

+1400

4-3

Penguins

+1100

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Penguins

+9000

Hurricanes

+6000

5-1

Penguins

+3400

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Penguins

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

5-3

Penguins

+2500

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Penguins

+2000

Hurricanes

+1800

6-0

Penguins

+14000

Hurricanes

+8000

6-1

Penguins

+7500

Hurricanes

+4500

6-2

Penguins

+4000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-3

Penguins

+3300

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Penguins

+5000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Penguins

+4500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-0

Penguins

+4500

Hurricanes

+12500

7-1

Penguins

+12500

Hurricanes

+7500

7-2

Penguins

+10000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-3

Penguins

+6600

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Penguins

+7000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Penguins

+10000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Penguins

+11000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-1

Penguins

+11000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-2

Penguins

+11000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-3

Penguins

+11000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-4

Penguins

+12500

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Penguins

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

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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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Carolina Hurricanes are -143 favorites to win and that means a 59% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Pittsburgh Penguins are trading at +118.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Penguins

+118

Hurricanes

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+195

Tie

+340

Hurricanes

+105

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-192

Hurricanes -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

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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

Injuries & Suspensions

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