The Pittsburgh Penguins return from a road trip on the West Coast to host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. The Penguins are 5-2 SU in their last seven games and will be looking for payback vs the ’Canes after dropping a 4-0 result back on January 4. The Pens opened as large favorites in this matchup as Carolina is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in six of the Penguins’ last eight games vs teams with losing records.
- The Hurricanes are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games on the road vs teams with winning records.
- The Penguins are 6-1 SU in their last seven games after a loss.
Pittsburgh’s offense has been rejuvenated recently, ranking fourth in goals per game in January. Sidney Crosby leads all scorers with 16 points in nine games this month and has helped the Penguins vault back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture as they are now tied with the Rangers for the last spot. Bettors will also be interested to know that Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last nine games vs Carolina and has outscored the Hurricanes 28-12 in that span.
Although Carolina knocked off Pittsburgh just under three weeks ago, it’s been a struggle ever since as the team is 2-5 SU since that victory. The Hurricanes also have their sights set on a playoff spot and with 50 points sit just three points back of Pittsburgh and New York. If Carolina backers are looking for any semblance of hope tonight, just know that the ’Canes are 6-1 ATS in their last seven road games and 2-0 SU in two games vs Pittsburgh this season.
The total opened at 5.5 and an UNDER may pay dividends for bettors. Carolina ranks 20th in goals per game this month and the UNDER has hit in five of their last seven games on the road. Totals bettors will also be intrigued by the fact that the UNDER has hit in the last four games in this matchup.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Pittsburgh Penguins as -150 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The OVER/UNDER total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
OddsShark score prediction models pick a 3.6-2.1 result in favor of the Penguins today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins bring a 25-21-3 record to the battle against the 21-18-8 Hurricanes. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pittsburgh go 24-23-2 so far and the Hurricanes go 22-23-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Carolina injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 14-rated Hurricanes taking on the No. 4-rated Penguins in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Pittsburgh Penguins' No. 17-ranked offense (2.9 goals per game) against a Carolina Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.11 goals per game allowed. The Penguins power play has clicked at a 26.44% rate while the Hurricanes have a 77.39% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Carolina, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Golden Knights at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Golden Knights at -121 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Pittsburgh was a 2-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Sharks. They lost as -103 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Carolina is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games on the road
- Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Montreal, Thursday, January 25
Pittsburgh home to Minnesota, Thursday, January 25
