Hurricanes vs. Penguins Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds
The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes in a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights. Can the Canes shut down Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, making this a low-scoring game? Matt McCuen brings us his best betting pick for Hurricanes vs. Penguins.
Matt McCuen - October 18, 2024, 2:54 PM EDT
4 minHurricanes vs. Penguins Prediction, Betting Pick and Latest Odds
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins will clash from Pittsburgh tonight.
Carolina comes into the contest with a record of 1-1 on the young season. The Canes have been one of the best regular-season hockey teams over the past few seasons.
Since 2018, the Canes have reached the postseason every year. The problem for Carolina has come in the postseason, as they are yet to reach a conference final.
Carolina opened the season with a 4-1 loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In their second game of the season, the Canes won 4-2 against the New Jersey Devils.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: October 18, 2024
- Time: 7:00 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN+
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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
Veteran Jordan Staal is off to a solid start this season with one of the Canes' five goals.
Sebastian Aho, who led the Canes in goals a season ago, picked up his first goal of the year in the win against the Devils.
Seth Jarvis tacked on his first goal of the year after scoring 33 last season.
Pittsburgh begins this year with a 3-2 record. After reaching the playoffs for 16 straight seasons, the Penguins have missed the playoffs in the last two years. Pittsburgh has not missed the playoffs in three straight years since 2001-2004.
The Pens are off to a solid start this year. The Penguins last played on Wednesday night in a game they stormed back to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 6-5. With a win tonight, the Penguins will extend their win streak to three games.
Future Hall-of-Famer Evgeni Malkin is off to a hot start, leading the team with 11 points.
Right-winger Rickard Rakell scored three of the team's best goals.
The captain, Sidney Crosby, has scored one goal with five assists.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick
- Pick: Penguins/Hurricanes Under 6.5 -110 Click here for the latest Hurricanes vs. Penguins odds
The pace of this game will favor the under.
Carolina has been a solid under team to open the season, and they will control the tempo of this game.
The Penguins' goalie play has been shaky early in the year, but I expect those numbers to even out over time.
Let's stay hot on the ice tonight!
