Penguins vs. Hurricanes Prediction
The under has been profitable in previous meetings between the Penguins and Hurricanes, who will meet at 5:00 p.m. ET on Sunday evening.
With the number sitting at 6, is the under the best play in this matchup as well?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
003 Pittsburgh Penguins (+102) at 004 Carolina Hurricanes (-122); o/u 6
5:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, December 18, 2022
PNC Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Penguins vs. Hurricanes Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 73% 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.
Pittsburgh Penguins DFS SPIN
Evgeni Malkin will play Sunday versus Carolina, Danny Shirey of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports. Malkin will be available against the Hurricanes after exiting Thursday’s win over Florida with a knee issue. The 36-year-old forward has been on fire of late — he’s racked up two goals and 11 points through his last seven games.
Carolina Hurricanes DFS SPIN
Jordan Martinook is expected to play Saturday against Dallas after being pulled by a concussion spotter Thursday versus Seattle, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes’ official site reports. Martinook also sat out Friday’s practice, but it was expected that he would be available for Saturday’s contest. He has posted seven goals and 14 points in 29 games this season.
Penguins vs. Hurricanes NHL Betting Trends
Penguins are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings
Favorite is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings
Penguins are 6-0 in their last 6 road games
Penguins are 12-2 in their last 14 overall
Penguins vs. Hurricanes NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The under is 11-3-1 in the last 15 meetings between these two teams and is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Carolina. The under is also 4-0 in the Penguins’ last four games versus Metropolitan opponents, is 5-0-2 in their last seven games versus Eastern Conference opponents and is 3-0-2 in their last five games overall. On the other side, the under is 4-0 in the Hurricanes’ last four home games, is 6-0 in their last six games versus Eastern Conference and is 4-0 in their last four games in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: PENGUINS/HURRICANES UNDER 6
