Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes: Game preview, predictions, and odds | November 7, 2024

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena on November 7 as part of a busy evening of NHL action. The Penguins (5-7-2) lost their last game against the New York Islanders in an exciting 4-3 shootout.

The Pens had a 3-1 lead before giving back-to-back goals to tie the game. Then, the Islanders took the two points via the shootout on a nifty goal by Bo Horvat.

The Hurricanes (9-2) defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 in their last outing. The game was a tough, physical matchup in which the Canes outlasted the Flyers. While the Flyers played well, they couldn’t overcome the superior Hurricanes club.

Penguins vs. Hurricanes: Head-to-head & key numbers

• The Pittsburgh Penguins are 76-63-11-11 all-time against the Hurricanes.
• The Penguins and Hurricanes split the season series last year.
• All four games were close last season, with the biggest margin being 4-1 by the Pens on March 26, 2024.
• Sidney Crosby had seven points (4G, 3A) last season against the Canes.
• Sebastian Aho had three points (1G, 2A) last season against the Pens.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes: Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes are seemingly heading in different directions. The Hurricanes lead the Metro Division with 18 points, one up on the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. The Canes are currently riding a seven-game winning streak, and are 9-1 in their last 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Pens are trying to stay afloat this season. Despite a team loaded with veteran talent, the Pens have struggled to get momentum. They currently sit second-to-last in the Metro Division, three points ahead of the last-place Flyers. Pittsburgh is 3-5-2 in its last 10 games, and riding a -13 goal differential.

Penguins vs. Hurricanes: Odds & Prediction

The Canes enter Thursday night’s contest as the favorites. The Pens are a heavy underdog. Here’s a look at the lines for this matchup:

• Hurricanes moneyline favorites at -263.
• Penguins underdogs at +212
• Over/under: 6.5 goals.

With both teams essentially heading in different directions, it would appear the Penguins will be in tough against the Hurricanes. The safe bet will be to take the Hurricanes on the moneyline. Fans could consider the over, especially if the Penguins struggled to keep up with the high-intensity Carolina attack.

Prediction: Hurricanes 6, Penguins 2.

Penguins vs. Hurricanes: Betting Tips

• Carolina has gone 8-2 this season when picked as favorites.
• The Hurricanes have a perfect record this season when the moneyline is -263 or lower.
• Carolina has a 72.5% probability of winning the game.
• Eight of Pittsburgh’s 14 games this year have gone over 6.5 goals.
• The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 32.1% probability of winning the game.