Hurricanes vs. Penguins Prediction
Two of the hottest teams in the NHL will clash in Pittsburgh on Thursday night when the Penguins host the Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Even though the total sits at only 5.5, is the under still the sharp play when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
065 Carolina Hurricanes (+104) at 066 Pittsburgh Penguins (-125); o/u 5.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 22, 2022
PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Hurricanes vs. Penguins Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 63% of bets are on the Penguins moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Carolina Hurricanes DFS SPIN
Jordan Staal netted a goal in the Hurricanes’ 4-1 win against New Jersey on Tuesday. Staal’s goal came at 4:17 of the second period, and the marker proved to be the game-winner. He has nine goals and 13 points in 32 contests this season. The 34-year-old is on a strong run, scoring five goals over his last nine games.
Pittsburgh Penguins DFS SPIN
Sidney Crosby tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday’s 3-2 win over the Rangers. Crosby set up Evgeni Malkin on the power play as the Penguins tied the game 1-1 late in the second period. The 35-year-old center would then score the eventual game-winner in the third, beating Igor Shesterkin with a backhand on a two-on-one rush. Crosby is now tied for seventh in the league with 42 points (18 goals, 24 assists) through 32 games this season.
Hurricanes vs. Penguins NHL Betting Trends
Favorite is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings
Hurricanes are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings
Hurricanes are 5-1 in their last 6 road games
Penguins are 13-3 in their last 16 overall
Hurricanes vs. Penguins NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 17-6-3 in the last 26 meetings between these two teams and is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings in Pittsburgh. The under is also 5-1 in the Hurricanes’ last six games overall, is 4-1 in their last five games coming off a win and has cashed in 12 of their last 16 games when playing on one day of rest. On the other side, the under is 5-0-2 in the Penguins’ last seven games overall, is 6-0 in their last six games versus Metropolitan opponents and is 5-1-1 in their last seven games when their opponent allowed two goals or less in its previous contest.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: HURRICANES/PENGUINS UNDER 5.5
