How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 7

Published 12:50 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2024

There are plenty of betting options to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Carolina Hurricanes going up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 7. To get you ready to place a bet or put together a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

  • This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under four times.
  • So far this season, eight games Pittsburgh has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
  • The Hurricanes score 4.09 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 2.93, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
  • These two teams concede a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -235

  • In the 10 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 8-2 in those games.
  • Carolina has had moneyline odds of -235 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 70.1%.

Penguins Moneyline: +192

  • Pittsburgh has secured an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 10 games as the underdog).
  • The Penguins’ moneyline odds are +192 or longer for the first time.
  • Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win this game is 34.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Pittsburgh 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has recorded 20 points.
  • Andrei Svechnikov has five goals and seven assists for Carolina to compile 12 total points (1.1 per game).
  • Sebastian Aho has created 10 points for Carolina in 11 games this season, netting a goal on 8.1% of his shots and recording three goals and seven assists.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov (6-1-0) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .877 for Carolina.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Evgeni Malkin’s four goals and 12 assists in 14 contests give him 16 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Sidney Crosby’s 15 points this season, including six goals and nine assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
  • Rickard Rakell has six goals and five assists, for a season point total of 11.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic has a 2-2-2 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (33rd in the league). In 6 games, he has 153 saves, and has conceded 17 goals (2.8 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/31/2024 Bruins W 8-2 Home -188
11/3/2024 Capitals W 4-2 Home -275
11/5/2024 Flyers W 6-4 Home -309
11/7/2024 Penguins Home -235
11/9/2024 Avalanche Away
11/11/2024 Golden Knights Away
11/13/2024 Utah Hockey Club Away

Penguins’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/31/2024 Ducks W 2-1 Home -187
11/2/2024 Canadiens W 3-1 Home -183
11/5/2024 Islanders L 4-3 Away +115
11/7/2024 Hurricanes Away +192
11/8/2024 Capitals Away
11/11/2024 Stars Home
11/13/2024 Red Wings Home

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Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Venue: PNC Arena

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