Thursday’s game that pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the Pittsburgh Penguins, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (6.5 goals) four times this season.
• There have been eight Pittsburgh games with over 6.5 goals this season.
• 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 over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -235

• The Hurricanes are 8-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -235 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
• The Hurricanes have a 70.1% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +192

• Pittsburgh has played as the moneyline underdog 10 times this season, and won one game.
• The Penguins’ moneyline odds are +192 or longer for the first time.
• Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win is 34.2% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Pittsburgh 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 20 points in 11 games.
• With five goals and seven assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 12 points (1.1 per game).
• With 10 points through 11 games (three goals and seven assists), Sebastian Aho has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive attack this season.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 6 wins and 1 loss this season while giving up 19 goals with 136 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Evgeni Malkin has recorded four goals (0.3 per game) and collected 12 assists (0.9 per game), taking 2.1 shots per game and shooting 13.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Pittsburgh with 16 total points (1.1 per game).
• 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 record of 2-2-2 in six games this season, conceding 17 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 153 saves and a .900 save percentage, 33rd in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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