For the upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• In 39 games last season, Carolina and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Pittsburgh played 37 games last season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The teams combined to score 6.5 goals per game, zero fewer than this one’s total.
• These teams conceded 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Hurricanes were eighth in goals scored in the league, and the Penguins were 18th.
• The Penguins were 13th in the league in goals allowed, and the Hurricanes were fourth.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -146

• The Hurricanes put together a 54-31 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Carolina had a 41-20 record (winning 67.2% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -146 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes have an implied moneyline win probability of 59.3% in this game.

Penguins Moneyline: +124

• The Penguins claimed an upset victory in 14, or 41.2%, of the 34 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Pittsburgh had 13 games last season as an underdog by +124 or longer, and went 5-8.
• The moneyline in this matchup implies a 44.6% chance for the Penguins to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 36 goals and 53 assists last season, Sebastian Aho was one of Carolina’s leading contributors (89 points).
• Seth Jarvis garnered 67 points (33 goals, 34 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• With 56 points in 81 games last season (10 goals and 46 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere was a key cog in the Carolina’s offensive efforts.
• In the 42 games Pyotr Kochetkov played a season ago, his save percentage was .911, 17th in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby totaled 52 assists and 42 goals in 82 games last season, for 94 points.
• Evgeni Malkin made a major impact for Pittsburgh last season with 67 points, thanks to 27 goals and 40 assists.
• Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust had 56 points (28 goals, 28 assists) last season.
• Tristan Jarry had a 19-25-5 record last season, with a .903 save percentage (36th in the league). In 51 games, he allowed 133 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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